--- title: "Donald A. Gardner Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/donald-a-gardner-architects-pfvwus-pf~125951732 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~125951732.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Donald A. Gardner Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a6b3d95c0f0c5bf3_8860-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "P.O. Box 907, Lyman, South Carolina 29365, United States" latitude: 34.9684 longitude: -82.1435 phone: "(864) 288-7580" website: https://www.dongardner.com rating: 4.3 review_count: 22 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 1033 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # Donald A. Gardner Architects Original Houzz profile: [Donald A. Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/donald-a-gardner-architects-pfvwus-pf~125951732) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Lyman, SC - **Serves:** Greenville - **Houzz rating:** 4.3 out of 5 (22 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2013–2017), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Known as one of the nation's leading residential house plan designers, we offer award-winning pre-designed home plans. Committed to excellence -- from the attention to detail we provide in our house plans to the world-class service we provide to our customers -- we strive to exceed your expectations in everything we do! Home plans from our extensive online house plans portfolio have been featured in fine magazines such as Southern Living™ and Better Homes and Gardens™. Each of our house plans is a unique interpretation of the American family home and includes an open floor plan, custom-styled features, and abundant amenities in a broad range of house plan styles and sizes. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Floor Plans - Garage Design ### Areas Served - Greenville ### Typical Job Cost $300 - 5 million Our licensed plan packages are priced from $900-$5,000 depending on the complexity of the design, and your choice of format (paper, electronic, Auto CAD). Finished homes have been completed anywhere from $75,000 to $5,000,000. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Donald A. Gardner Architects | | Address | P.O. Box 907, Lyman, South Carolina 29365, United States | | Phone | (864) 288-7580 | | Website | https://www.dongardner.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1033 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/daghomes - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/donaldgardner - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/houseplansbydongardner - Blog — https://www.dongardner.com/houseplansblog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Donald A. Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/donald-a-gardner-architects-pfvwus-pf~125951732) - **Website:** https://www.dongardner.com - **Phone:** (864) 288-7580 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2014 & 2016 St. Jude Dream Home® - Chattanooga, TN2013 Best Of Houzz Award Recipient2012 Best of Houzz Award RecipientDell/NFIB Small Business Excellence in Customer Service Award Dell/NFIB Information Technology Recognition - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2013–2017), for Design. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [hbagreenville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/home-builders-association-of-greenville-pfvwus-pf~562962407) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 — 22 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 40.0 - Communication: 35.0 - Value: 30.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Cheryl Carter, Nov. 2024** > My husband, a GC, built The Chaucer Plan and had no issue at all with the plan. We did have problems getting windows, and a few other materials due to Covid lock downs and items out on cargo ships at sea! Other than that, we had no issues. > In his career, he has build many Donald Gardner homes in Pinehurst, NC. We made modifications ourselves to our plan, and are so very pleased with the outcome! Our home is the one featured and photos reveal the modifications we made. We added a side porch from the garage, and a Keeping Room off from the kitchen. We also raised the cathedral ceiling height to accommodate beams in the kitchen and dining which carried out through the porch. We also added a dog bath in the laundry room! We made several of these type changes and as I said, and had no issues with my husband making these changes. > This plan is very open, livable and accommodates our large family when they visit. It is also perfect for entertaining. Our favorite room...The Kitchen/Dining! Gorgeous! We love the layout of everything and our cabinetry guy did an amazing job designing my dream for this space. > Build this plan! You'll love it! **★ — HU-488421217, Jan. 2023** > Unless your planning on building in an area that gets no snow run from this company. Paid 2300 for plans and they show up with only 10 psf for snow. Code is 30 psf anywhere that gets snow. I emailed to get help and was told I needed to pay 600 more to get the plans redone for 30 psf. Also they use rafters instead of trusses and the rafters don't have supporting beams that go to the footers to hold the wait. Waste of money now I gotta start from scratch again. I am in Va so we don't get that much snow but come on if your going to sell a design do it right. **★ — gwen salmon, July 2018** > Was so excited when I bought plans to build my dream home. After my builder looked them over, he said they were missing plumbing, electrical, some wall measurements and HVAC. When I called to find out why these weren't included, I was told that because codes are different in each area they don't include them. They also mentioned that they have a disclaimer about this. I went back and they do have the disclaimer, but naturally it isn't something that stands out. My builder who has over 20+ years of experience building said he has never seen plans that don't include these. He said the baseline is included with a note to check local building codes. Needless to say I'm not happy and now it is costing me more money and time to get the plans completed by a third party. Be aware of what your NOT getting when buying plans from them. **Comment from Donald A. Gardner Architects:** > We are sorry that you have been disappointed in the purchase of your Donald Gardner house plan. While you are correct that our plans do not include the plumbing, electrical and HVAC layouts, we certainly do not omit those details to cut any corners or to provide an inferior product. Our plans do specify light fixtures and outlet locations, and plumbing fixtures, all of which can be utilized by electrical and plumbing contractors to design the best layout for your house. It is important to note that the layout details for plumbing, electrical and HVAC are site and building code specific. Without knowing where the water or electricity enters your home, we cannot provide you with the best layout for your specific house. The same goes with HVAC needs. Codes and restrictions vary so greatly, not to mention technology on those mechanical items, it is best determined by your builder or subcontractor who should have the knowledge on what is needed for your specific home, on your specific lot, in your specific area. Architectural firms that design custom home designs may provide those details because often they are designing a specific home for a specific lot. Custom architectural firms also charge a lot more than a stock house plan design firm such as ours. Custom designs can be upwards of $10,000 or much higher, while our plans are only a small fraction of that. We realize that some customers do need to have additional information provided to them by local professionals to build the home and meet all their local building codes. This is something we try very hard to communicate to our customers prior to and during the order process in various locations on our website and verbally if the customer places the order over the phone. Under the “Resources” menu on our website we have links to “Frequently Asked Questions” and “What’s in a Plan Set”. On each specific plan page we have “Click here to see what’s in a set” shown immediately above all of the plan products that are available for purchase. In addition, when a customer is adding products to their cart, there are more links on the products page stating “Click here to see what’s in a set” and “What’s in a set?”, “About our Plan Packages”, and “Popular Questions”, all of which state information about what is and is not included in a plan set. And finally, before completing an order, the customer is required to check a box stating they have read and agree to the “terms and license to buy the this plan”. Clicking on that link will open a new printable web page listing the terms and license details which, again, include information about what is and is not included in the plan sets. > > Needless to say, we are always striving to improve how we communicate to our customers and we will greatly take this situation under consideration regarding improvements to our website. We wish you the best in your home building endeavor and hope it is one that despite the misunderstanding, you will end up with your dream home. **★ — cowartjason, Dec. 2017** > If you don't want to customize the blue prints then I'm sure it's not a bad deal. However if you do need it customized it's a rip off. First off you have to pay them 99 dollars before they will give you the ridiculous estimate. I asked to have a few small changes made to a plan, nothing major at all. They sent me an estimate of 2850 and that was just to make the changes. That didn't include the blue prints. They say they do it on a computer and they charge 150 per hour. There is no way I believe it would take 19 hours on a computer to move a closet and make a porch a little bigger. **Comment from Donald A. Gardner Architects:** > Jason, > > I am sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your custom modifications quote. I would like to clarify some of your comments made above. Yes, we do charge $99 to complete a modification request and this is done to cover the time and effort we take to provide you with an accurate estimate and that $99 is applied to any modifications you do. While you may feel that your changes were simple and small, that is not the case. Your requests to stretch the porches requires much more than extending the floor. This is a two-story plan and your changes require the roof, wall, windows and foundation sections of the plan to also be modified and it also requires the pitch of the roof to be modified. Stretching the garage has the same effect and requirements as noted above for stretching the porch. As stated in your comments, to move a closet, convert a powder room to a full bathroom, switch the dining room to a bedroom, remove the e-space and add additional windows are much simpler modifications and that is why that portion of your modification estimate only totals $450. This is also why we itemize each of your requests, which will allow you to choose what works for your budget if you are not wanting to complete everything. > > Additionally, once all of the above changes are completed, they still have to pass a rigorous review by our structural engineer to ensure all changes adhere to our level of quality design work. > > We hope you find the perfect house plan that meets all your needs and you have many years of enjoyment in it once it is built. **★ — Cindy Whitlock, June 2017** > Unfortunately, Donald Gardner plans are very expensive to build. We bought the plans and had some changes made by their architects. The total bill was $3500. When taken to a couple of builders for a bids, the ended up being $160,000 over our budget. We ended up having to go to an architect to redraw a complete new set of plans. Since we could not use the plans from Donald Gardner, I contacted them to ask them if we could either get a partial refund, or transfer our plans to another party. The answer was no on both accounts. I believe they should have given us at least a partial refund, since the plans will never be able to be used by anybody. We're very disappointed in them at this point, and would not recommend. **Comment from Donald A. Gardner Architects:** > We regret to hear about your disappointing experience with our company. Here at Donald Gardner Architects, we do our best to inform our customers of the policies for the products we offer. Your purchase of the AutoCAD file was nonrefundable because once the files are downloaded they cannot be returned. Communication is important to us and we know that purchasing non-refundable house plans is a commitment, that is why we require a license agreement to be signed prior to receiving them. The agreement fully outlines the policies of the files as being non-refundable and non-transferable. We are very sorry our house plan did not work for you and that FEMA and your HOA made the house prohibitive to build. We greatly value our customers and the services we provide and strive to help customers make the best plan purchasing decision possible. **★★★★★ — Red Oak Construction of Ennice, Inc., June 2016** > Donald Gardner plans are detailed and complete they have all of the important details marked and easy to find They have a great array of prints to fit any need my name is Dennis I am the owner of Red Oak Construction of Ennice, Inc. **★★★★★ — Ray Southeastern Design, Inc., Jan. 2015** > Don Gardner Architects have become an essential part our our business here in Louisville, KY and the surrounding regions. Between our company and previous companies that we have been a part of and/or worked for, we have been utilizing Don Gardner for more than 13 years. The plans built, most of them for custom contracts, have always been above and beyond our personal expectations. Our clients couldn't be happier with the selection of plans and the finished quality and feel of their homes. In some very small cases we have asked for alterations to existing plans and we always receive them in a speedy and professional fashion. We can't say enough about these guys and gals... Our company simply could not be as successful as it is today without this important and valued partnership. We look forward to many more years with Don Gardner Architects and their professional relationship with our company. **★★★★★ — finkjlee, Jan. 2015** > We built our dream home a couple of years ago by using a Donald Gardner plan. We were impressed with the variety of plans they had to offer. We highly recommend them! **★★★★★ — WeldenField & Rowe Custom Homes & Neighborhoods, Dec. 2014** > We are very impressed with the selection of available plans from Donald A. Gardner. Everyone we have been in contact with has been friendly and professional. We have had a great experience building the Rangemoss plan and look forward to purchasing more plans in the future! **★★★★★ — slydoggie, Dec. 2014** > I purchased a set of the "Jasper Hill" house plans from Donald A. Gardner to use for the building of our "dream lake home". I found them to be an excellent company to work with both before purchasing the plans and afterwards. They were very responsive to my inquiries and even came to the house with a professional photographer at the end of the project to do a photo shoot. This was the 6th custom home we have built and I can honestly say that the attention to detail in their house plans helped make our dream a reality and even exceeded our expectations. **★★★★★ — ericahod, Dec. 2014** > We purchased the Jasper Hill house plan. We loved the open room concept and the flow of the floor plan. There was a lot of thought that went into the details of the plan. We were surprised several times during construction with the architectural designs. We are very happy with the finished product. **★★★★★ — yohardys, Nov. 2014** > We built our dream lake house last year and chose the Don Gardner plan. We were so impressed with the variety to chose from and found one that specifically fit our lot size and our what we wanted for our house. Our expectations were exceeded in so many ways when we saw the house taking shape. There are so many little details that you can't appreciate until you see it built. I would absolutely chose another Don Gardner plan if we ever get the chance to build again. ## Selected projects - [Narrow Lot House Plans from Don Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/narrow-lot-house-plans-from-don-gardner-architects-pj-vj~66474) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: A narrow lot line requires a special breed of efficiency on the part of the house plan designer. Narrow lot house plans are difficult to find, and plans that retain some originality and style are even more difficult to come by. Fortunately, you've come to Gardner. So we've established that your lot is narrow. But the good thing is, your floor plan choices don't have to be. Donald A. Gardner Architects has a category of floor plans specifically devoted to narrow lots and their special requirement… - [One-Story Ranch Style Home Plans from Don Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-story-ranch-style-home-plans-from-don-gardner-architects-pj-vj~74093) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 35 - Description: Don Gardner is pleased to provide one story home plans that are great for nearly every budget and for every taste. These types of home plans have a history beginning in the 1930’s and became a staple in American culture by the early post-WWII years. We invite you to view Don Gardner’s modern one story home plans that offer an efficient use of space. These one story house plans provide as many bedrooms and living space as a two story house without the higher price tag. By specializing in one stor… - [New House Plans by Donald A. Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-house-plans-by-donald-a-gardner-architects-pj-vj~92468) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 233 - Description: Browsing through new house plans is one of the most enjoyable aspects of home building. New floor plans and house plans engage the senses, ignite the imagination and paint a picture of the home's future using you and your family as characters in the painting. At Donald A. Gardner Architects, we welcome you to the vast and often confusing world of new house plans, and invite you to explore the difference between our house plans and floor plans you'll find elsewhere. What's so interesting about Do… - [Craftsman Home Plans from Don Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-home-plans-from-don-gardner-architects-pj-vj~66409) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - Description: With its historical roots in the American artistic movement known as "Arts and Crafts," the Craftsman style house is a late 19th and early 20th century style characterized by attentive, manual refinement and a lack of machine-driven appearance. Because of their lasting influence and attention to detail, Craftsman style house plans are still extremely popular today. Donald A. Gardner Architects features Craftsman style house plans that contain both a modern elegance and an appreciation for the or… - [From Rendering to Reality - Donald A. Gardner House Plans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/from-rendering-to-reality-donald-a-gardner-house-plans-pj-vj~81396) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: Don Gardner is pleased to provide a Project board dedicated to showing the process for home plans. By showing the house plan with the finished house, we are able to provide an inside look into our process of home building. It is easy to see impressive similarities between the house plans and the finished houses. We pride ourselves in being able to take a house plan and turn it into reality. Don Gardner is one of the nation’s leading residential house plan designers. - [Walkout Basement Home Plans from Don Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walkout-basement-home-plans-from-don-gardner-architects-pj-vj~66450) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 - Description: If you have spent a lot of time looking for walkout floor plans without finding one you like, Donald A. Gardner, Architects, Inc. invites you to compare its house plans that are easy to search online. Don Gardner offers a large number of walkout floor plans in craftsman and European styles. Regardless of your lot size or location, or your budget Don Gardner’s walkout floor plans offer you design options you’ll love. - [European Style Home Plans from Don Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-style-home-plans-from-don-gardner-architects-pj-vj~66701) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 - Description: Donald A. Gardner’s European style house plans are designed with attention to elegant detail, including such amenities as French doors, formal living and dining rooms, spiral stair cases, a library or study, screened porches, sitting rooms, brick arched entryways and fireplaces throughout for warmth and comfort. As with all our floor plans, you can customize any European house plan to build a truly unique dream home for you and your family. - [Colonial Style House Plans from Don Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-style-house-plans-from-don-gardner-architects-pj-vj~74110) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: The colonial house plan, sometimes also called Georgian, has its origins in 18th century America, typically built by wealthy Americans in New England and the Southern colonies. The Colonial house plan draws much of its influence from the Italian Renaissance style, and typically has two stories, a symmetrical front facade with an accented doorway, and evenly spaced windows on either side of it. The Colonial style typically employs elaborate front doors, often with decorative crown pediments and o… - [The Jasper Hill \#5020: Mountain Home by Donald Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-jasper-hill-5020-mountain-home-by-donald-gardner-architects-pj-vj~627332) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: A mixture of stone and shake lends an earthy feel that allows the home to blend with the surrounding landscape. A series of bay windows on the rear of the home maximizes views from every room. The main level begins with the grand foyer that overlooks an open staircase and out into the sprawling great room, where a towering hearth and custom ceiling design draw the eye upward. The breathtaking dining room is completely open to a huge gourmet kitchen, and leads to both screened and covered rear po… - [Designs In Progress from Donald A. Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/designs-in-progress-from-donald-a-gardner-architects-pj-vj~695215) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 247 - Description: Welcome to the Designs in Progress Project Board for Donald A. Gardner Architects, where you can see which Conceptual Designs have been selected for completion! We welcome questions and feedback on each of these designs. These plans are not yet available for purchase, but will be in the near future! To view more details and floor plans, click the URL link to visit our website. Compare the updated plans with the original sketches, and tell us what you think! See all of our Designs In Progress at:… - [Kitchen Photography of Donald Gardner home plans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-photography-of-donald-gardner-home-plans-pj-vj~87145) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 70 - Description: Don Gardner invites you to view our kitchen house plans that are taken from some of our most popular home designs. Each Don Gardner home offers a unique look and feel and if you desire a dream gourmet kitchen, country kitchen or a warm, inviting kitchen space, our home plans provide what you’re looking for. Whether you’re attracted to modern kitchens, kitchens with old world style, or luxury kitchen designs, let us lead you to your ideal kitchen in one of our award-winning home plans. We provide… - [Great Room Photography of Don Gardner House Plans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/great-room-photography-of-don-gardner-house-plans-pj-vj~87695) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 72 - Description: Known as one of the nation's leading residential house plan designers, we offer award-winning pre-designed home plans. Committed to excellence -- from the attention to detail we provide in our house plans to the world-class service we provide to our customers -- we strive to exceed your expectations in everything we do! Home plans from our extensive online house plans portfolio have been featured in fine magazines such as Southern Living™ and Better Homes and Gardens™. Each of our house plans is… - [Master Bathroom Photography of Donald Gardner home plans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-photography-of-donald-gardner-home-plans-pj-vj~90711) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 50 - Description: Many homeowners are searching for a retreat in their own homes. Many times this includes a luxurious master suite with a spa-like bathroom. Whether you are searching for a house plan that includes a large bathtub surrounded by windows or a walk-in shower with a seat, the Don Gardner portfolio includes house plans with ultimate bath plans in various styles and square footage. Browse through our collection of ultimate bath plans to find house plans that offer the luxury you're looking for. - [The Lennon Plan \#1300 by Donald Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-lennon-plan-1300-by-donald-gardner-architects-pj-vj~397481) - Location: Wilmington, NC - Photos: 26 - Description: Palladian windows and striking gables give character to the Lennon plan. Inside, cathedral and tray ceilings in the living spaces give this home a spacious feel, with French doors and large windows facing the rear of the home. A coat closet and mud room off the garage help keep messes hidden, and the laundry room includes counters for extra workspace. The master suite features a tray ceiling, screen porch access, and two walk-in closets. - [The Silvergate Plan \#1254-D by Donald Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-silvergate-plan-1254-d-by-donald-gardner-architects-pj-vj~325362) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Dining Room Photography of Don Gardner House Plans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-room-photography-of-don-gardner-house-plans-pj-vj~261586) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - [The Birchwood Plan by Donald A. Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-birchwood-plan-by-donald-a-gardner-architects-pj-vj~934158) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: This Arts and Crafts styled sprawling ranch has much to offer the modern homeowner. Inside, decorative ceilings top nearly every room, starting with the 12’ ceiling in the foyer. The dining room has a large, front facing window and a buffet nook for furniture. The gourmet kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, island, and a pass-through to the great room. A casual breakfast room leads to the screened porch, offering year- round outdoor living with a fireplace. Each bedroom features elegant ceiling t… - [House Plan Renderings from Don Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-plan-renderings-from-don-gardner-architects-pj-vj~85934) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Known as one of the nation's leading residential house plan designers, we offer award-winning pre-designed home plans. Committed to excellence -- from the attention to detail we provide in our house plans to the world-class service we provide to our customers -- we strive to exceed your expectations in everything we do! Home plans from our extensive online house plans portfolio have been featured in fine magazines such as Southern Living™ and Better Homes and Gardens™. Each of our house plans is… - [Porch and Patio Photography from Donald A. Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porch-and-patio-photography-from-donald-a-gardner-architects-pj-vj~91953) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 35 - Description: While searching for house plans to suit your family's needs, be sure to consider your outdoor living space needs. Do you need a covered area with protection from the elements? An outdoor living space gaining popularity in modern floor plans is the screen porch. Screen porch house plans offer exterior living space for entertaining or relaxing. Maximize the living space of your new home with screen porch house plans. Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc.'s selection of screen porch house plans are av… - [The Riva Ridge Plan \#5013 by Donald Gardner Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-riva-ridge-plan-5013-by-donald-gardner-architects-pj-vj~167724) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: A stylish blend of cottage living and lavish architectural detail, The Riva Ridge embraces the outdoors in a comfortable and practical floor plan. An exciting ensemble of siding and stone, copper roofing and a detached garage gives this Craftsman home irresistible curb appeal. The interior is immediately welcoming with a large, open foyer. With a rear wall of windows, the great room is bathed in sunlight, which grants widespread illumination. 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We love these exterior paint colors and were hoping you could tell us what they are. Thanks~AH Retiring Soon A: Good afternoon! The photos for that version of The Cline were builder submitted and unfortunately, we do not have the paint color or material details. **Q: What are the exterior colors and materials used?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you! A: We designed this home but the materials and colors were selected by the builder/homeowner. Unfortunately, we do not have specific product information. **Q: what is the name of the floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of the floor in the family room? A: We designed this home but the flooring was selected by the builder/homeowner. Unfortunately, we do not have specific product information. **Q: What color is used in the exterior please!** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please tell me the color of your exterior!? A: Unfortunately, we do not have exact color and material details for finished homes submitted by customers. **Q: how big should a kitchen be?** *(in Photo Questions)* How big is a good size island A: Hi Ana! Many of our home plans feature 3' x 6' islands in the kitchen. **Q: Lighting** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are the lights from? A: I'm sorry, we designed this house but were not involved in the building process. The lights were selected by the homeowner so we do not have specific product information. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*