--- title: "W.K. Shank Design — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/w-k-shank-design-pfvwus-pf~1292120845 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1292120845.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "W.K. Shank Design" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8d13af09011fcde4_4438-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "6706 Bradstock Ln., Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, United States" latitude: 35.0869 longitude: -80.8167 phone: "(704) 614-1887" website: http://wkshankdesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 55 last_updated: 2026-11-14 --- # W.K. Shank Design Original Houzz profile: [W.K. Shank Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/w-k-shank-design-pfvwus-pf~1292120845) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Charlotte, NC - **Serves:** Charlotte, Myers Park, Matthews, Weddington, Pineville, Marvin - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2020–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves Residential Designer for master planning, renovations, additions and new residences. I work independently or in conjunction with our Licensed (NC) General Contractor (Larry Shank). Please also see our work on our "Shank Building & Design" Houzz page if you already have plans and are looking for a contractor only. ### Services Provided - 3D Rendering - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Building Design - Construction Drawings - Custom Homes - Floor Plans - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Remodeling - House Plans ### Areas Served - Charlotte - Myers Park - Matthews - Weddington - Pineville - Marvin ### Typical Job Cost $1,500 - 20,000 Estimate for design & drawings can be given after initial site visit. Simple schematic design for small spaces (low end of range) through full-package contract documents for large projects or whole houses (high end of range). ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | W.K. Shank Design | | Address | 6706 Bradstock Ln., Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, United States | | Phone | (704) 614-1887 | | Website | http://wkshankdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 55 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://shankbuilding.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [W.K. Shank Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/w-k-shank-design-pfvwus-pf~1292120845) - **Website:** http://wkshankdesign.com - **Phone:** (704) 614-1887 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2020–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 4.8 - Value: 5.0 ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Chris, Nov. 2025** > Wendy was awesome to work with throughout the entire design stage of our project (which was a primary suite/mud room addition plus kitchen remodel). She listened to our needs and from there developed a vision, with options, with thoughtful touches, really good about thinking through pros and cons and anticipating real life challenges in the designs, and has a ton of building experience to be able to incorporate designs that adhere to code and have builder-friendly notes. > > Highly recommend! **Comment from W.K. Shank Design:** > A great pleasure to serve you all and your growing family! Thank you! **★★★★★ — HU-662958519, Sept. 2024** > We are so happy with the creative design that Wendy came up with for our bedroom/bathroom addition and whole-house refresh project. She listened carefully to what we were wanting and drew up an addition plan that was better that we ever imagined it could be. It fits in perfectly with the existing house and is very inviting. It's a space that we love spending time in. She also advised us with picking paint colors throughout the house (extremely helpful!) along with other design advice for bathrooms, fireplace, 3-season porch, windows, exterior, etc. We would 100% recommend W. K. Shank Design! **Comment from W.K. Shank Design:** > This makes me so happy! I'm so glad you're enjoying your "new" old home, and it was a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Mark Gillespie, Aug. 2021** > Wendy helped us transform an attic space into a new living space for our family - a bedroom, bathroom, closets, new stairway and more. When we first met, we weren't sure the idea would work, but she made our concept come to reality. Wendy provided options and ideas we hadn't thought of and made it function for our needs - not too much and not too little. The drawings and design worked easily for construction and now we get to enjoy the space. **Comment from W.K. Shank Design:** > Thank you Mark! I’m long overdue to come see and photograph the space now that you all have settled in. I’m so glad the layout worked out so well for you! **★★★★★ — Sarah Slayton, June 2021** > Our project was a complete demo and renovation of our master bathroom. Wendy is so good at what she does. We had a very awkward huge space and ceiling. The design included rebuilding the ceiling, a new layout and working around doors/windows. Wendy did a fantastic job and we now feel our bathroom flows like it should have. It is hard to even remember how it was. I highly recommend her to help you with any size project. She is great! **Comment from W.K. Shank Design:** > Thank you Sarah! This was a fun job, and I’m so glad you all are happy with the finished product. Enjoy that big luxurious bathroom! **★★★★★ — HU-442478405, June 2021** > We hired Wendy Shank help us remodel an existing large, dark room into a sitting room, home office/craft room and laundry room, and to add a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. Wendy created a design for us that included every thing that we wanted in our new and renovated spaces. She is a skilled listener and a highly professional person. The result of her design is a home that will suit our needs and our hobbies well into the future. **Comment from W.K. Shank Design:** > Oh my, that view of the sitting room compared to what was there! Just begging for before-and-after pictures! And great to see you are already settled into your new sew & craft space. Thanks for your review. It was a pleasure working with you all! **★★★★★ — E O, Dec. 2020** > Wendy is fantastic. She can make the space work for all needs and wants. She turned an upstairs master into a teen room and bathroom with extra space and storage. Highly recommend her! **Comment from W.K. Shank Design:** > Thank you! So glad your new layout is working for you. **★★★★★ — erinhaneline, Nov. 2020** > Offering a review for Wendy at W.K. Shank design is a privilege! Wendy is such a professional. She is available to help make your house desires a reality, while also being willing to share her honest feedback and offer creative ways to save money without compromising value. Wendy is exceptional at communication and manages expectations with clarity, which is uncommon in the home building world. We have loved working with Wendy and have appreciated all her help making our house dreams come true! **Comment from W.K. Shank Design:** > Erin THANK YOU! Always a pleasure to work with you and your family! **★★★★★ — Sylvia Crainer, Aug. 2019** > I had contacted Wendy to work on several projects in my home. Although I was unable to employ her services due to the fact that I was out of her area, I found her to be most pleasant and extremely responsive and professional. Wendy retuned my phone call immediately and promptly followed up with several emails, offering suggestions on who might be able to assist me. Such great service! Thank you, Wendy! **★★★★★ — Ann Talbot, May 2019** > I hired Wendy to design an addition to my home. As in other reviews, I cannot hold back on the superlatives. Wendy is simply wonderful to work with and the thought she gives to detail is exactly what you want in a design project. If she didn’t know something specifically that was requested, she went looking for the answer. It was great to see our vision translated to renderings and the plans were beautifully executed as you would expect from a professional; all ready to submit to my HOA for approval. **★★★★★ — Tyson Presnell, Feb. 2019** > Wendy was an absolute joy to work with. She has a perfect combination of creativity and practicality, which comes from her husband who is a fantastic contractor. Wendy's process is extremely through. She helped us think through the smallest of details that are so hard to anticipate yourself but she knows instinctively. They are a real life Chip and Joanna Gaines. Highly recommend Shank Design! **Comment from W.K. Shank Design:** > So kind, Tyson; thank you! I am excited to see your renovation come to life! **★★★★★ — twomommy45, March 2016** > The Shank husband-wife team is a dynamic duo when it comes to design expertise and building excellence. After using their skills for a kitchen and master bath remodel in the past, they are teaming up again on our behalf for a downstairs master suite addition. In conjunction with dealing with super-confident subcontractors, their projects are completed in a timely manner. I most appreciate their attention to detail and notifying me if a set appointment with anyone on the project was delayed even 15 minutes later than scheduled. > I am amazed at the quality of their work and their ability to give their customers what they want in fresh and innovative ways at a competitive price. I could not more highly recommend Shank Building & Design, Inc. ## Selected projects - [Clemson Ave. Cottage Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clemson-ave-cottage-charm-pj-vj~2287575) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 11 - Description: We remodeled and added to our daughter-in-law's house in Villa Heights to prepare for sale. Humble bungalow became a really charming Craftsman-inspired home with some fun special features. The barnwood wall in the kitchen is a favorite (It wraps the newly exposed and crumbling back and sides of the fireplace). Also love the vintage phone niche. - [Sherbrooke Midcentury-inspired](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sherbrooke-midcentury-inspired-pj-vj~2287548) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 12 - Description: An aging but well-loved ranch was ready for a whole new look, and we took inspiration from its vintage era. An addition added a spacious master suite and an in-law suite below. Favorite features include the modern light fixtures in master bath and dining room, and a custom L-shaped reclaimed-wood table attached to the kitchen island. [See all 2 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/w-k-shank-design-pfvwus-pf~1292120845) ## Ideabooks - [Holshouser - Favorite images for inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185250747/list/holshouser-favorite-images-for-inspiration) — 1 idea - [McCord bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/175710402/list/mccord-bath) — 15 ideas - [Tolly Master](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/171879500/list/tolly-master) — 1 idea - [K.Fine kitchen reno](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165038839/list/k-fine-kitchen-reno) — 6 ideas - [Shank Courtney Lane kitch.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/174915061/list/shank-courtney-lane-kitch) — 8 ideas - [Shanks in Raleigh](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160060731/list/shanks-in-raleigh) — 4 ideas - [White - lake Wylie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160595227/list/white-lake-wylie) — 6 ideas - [pro help: techniques](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/151991941/list/pro-help-techniques) — 1 idea - [helpful code and standard diagrams](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122266097/list/helpful-code-and-standard-diagrams) — 27 ideas - [architectural products](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122826303/list/architectural-products) — 2 ideas - [Architectural styles: craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122831312/list/architectural-styles-craftsman) — 1 idea - [Craftsman exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62133035/list/craftsman-exteriors) — 27 ideas - [Living spaces: white, neutral, classic](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7602807/list/living-spaces-white-neutral-classic) — 11 ideas - [Hnck whole house restyle](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105514921/list/hnck-whole-house-restyle) — 33 ideas - [lake house MRLK](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92674474/list/lake-house-mrlk) — 28 ideas [See all 15 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/wendy-shank) ## Community Q&A **Q: What do you think of my architects idea for a galley kitchen?** *(in Remodeling)* I've had a single line kitchen along the back wall with a freestanding island forever. My place was damaged by smoke and needed to be gutted. My architect wants to convert the kitchen to a galley style, changing an existing door to a window. It would force the use of 8 foot double doors to access the side patio which right now is seldom. Just because of habit really. Do you think the kitchen will overwhelm the rather small space if I do this? I wouldn't do the rounded end to the counter rather a waterfall down to the floor with stools. A: Ah - well r.e. overkill, that depends on how you use the space -- what kinds of entertaining/eating, cooking do you do? If you like chatting to people when you're cooking, the seating area would be great but doesn't have to be huge. If you use the patio a lot, a perching area there by the big patio doors would be great to have, so there are two sit&chat areas within view of each other. Also great for just two people having lunch/snack, esp. if a ballgame is on? (is there a TV in the living room?). I think I would design the space to "force" the use of the big doors, not have a kitchen door (esp. since that's cheaper). See traffic flow indicated in blue -- better! anj\_p's point is well taken.. if you don't want traffic thru the kitchen, put the work counter on the other wall (right). But I would still not do a "bullet" shape peninsula... why not build in function in that space on back of the peninsula? If a window there is cheaper, yes could do the peninsula similar to architect's plan BUT I would not try to squeeze sink and DW along window wall. Attached is another option - sorry it's a mess, I'm writing with a mouse on this computer, not a stylus... This creates the U shape work area (with a peninsula), but does not put a full-depth run on the window wall... just a very shallow run of lower cabinets (6" deep? 9"?), running the (shallow) counter along that wall. You'd still have some useful storage on that wall (amazing what all you can store in shallow cabinets like that... all your canned goods & ingredients, oils, spices). This uses that space but does not create the two dead corners AND allows the peninsula run to have sink & dw (I assume there's room ... i don't know your dimensions). Key: "ov" - oven stack; p - pantry cabinet. If you don't need the pantry cabinet, shift the refr. and cooking alcove right a bit, and do a coffee counter there (or put ovens there and do the coffee counter where I'm showing the ovens). Whatever you do, I think multi-use of that seating counter would be great for the small space... make it function for desk/work but also for eating & food service when using patio with guests.(that counter can function as a desk without being obvious about it... the brown lines are a table-height wood counter and the "X" is a drawer stack) Okay - must get back to my PAYing work now.. : ) **Q: Range hood ductwork through crawl space?** *(in Kitchens)* I'm looking at a new house that has what appears to be a pretty nice kitchen, including a nice hood over the rangetop. I open up the cabinet above the hood and see a nice 8" duct, but it takes a 90 degree turn and goes into the wall, and after that, you cannot tell where it goes. So I talk to the builder. Turns out, it then goes down into the crawl space and terminates to the exterior. So it goes up, then takes a right angle turn to go horizontal through the wall, and then apparently takes another 90 degree turn to go back down to the crawlspace, and then apparently takes at least one more 90 degree turn to go horizontal again to make it to the outside crawl space wall. Am I correct that this is a highly disfavored way of running a range hood duct? Seems like having a minimum of three 90 degree turns (including one that is effectively a 180 degree "U" turn) would seriously diminish the effectiveness of the vent? And, as an aside, this is a brand new building company. The owner has been in the industry for about 20 years but just recently created this company. The choice for how to run the range hood duct work makes me wonder if they made other weird decisions in the construction of the house. Is that a valid concern or am I being too picky? A: We have had to do this up-down-sideways-out scenario in renovations where there just isn't a closet or space upstairs to take a vent though to the roof. As posted above, you just have to calculate how many turns the system and length will allow, and I'd suggest you stay well inside of that limit for good air movement. If I were designing a new house I certainly wouldn't plan it this way, and if the plans called for it I'd wonder more about the designer/architect than about the builder! **Q: please let me know who makes this faucet...thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Are these casement windows? (can't see any hardware). Is the granite forming the "stool" in lieu of any wood stool/apron? any moisture or weather problems with this setup? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-14.*