--- title: "John P. Guy, Designer — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/john-p-guy-designer-pfvwus-pf~1326077176 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1326077176.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "John P. Guy, Designer" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/47a389a002c825f7_8981-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2406 Fallen Branch Drive, Katy, Texas 77494, United States" latitude: 29.7404 longitude: -95.8304 phone: "(832) 293-4744" website: https://newcottagehomes2014.houzzsite.com rating: 5 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 76 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # John P. Guy, Designer > Katy, Texas' Award Winning Custom Home Designer- 4X Best of Houzz Original Houzz profile: [John P. Guy, Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/john-p-guy-designer-pfvwus-pf~1326077176) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Katy, TX - **Serves:** Houston, Cypress, Katy, Pecan Grove, Cinco Ranch, Brenham, Fulshear, Richmond, Marble Falls, Brookshire, Weston Lakes, Columbus, Wimberley, Simonton, Pattison, New Ulm, Round Top, All 50 States, Chappell Hill, City of Houston, Fredericksburg -Hill Country, Fulbrook, Hill Country, Sealy Area - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - 50+ years in business ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 50+ years in business - Award winning John P. Guy, Designer is a full service residential design firm with more than 50 years of design and construction management experience in the Katy and Houston areas as well as across the United States. Our projects have been built in all 50 states, as well as internationally in Canada, and Australia. Our client design services include Custom Home Design, Home Renovations, Kitchen and Bath Renovation, Vacation Homes, Barndominiums as well as Light Commercial and Church Building Design. We have a hands-on design approach which focuses on the clients' desires, with a thoughtful eye on your budget. Additional client services include Project Management and Client Representative. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Bardominum Design - Barn Design & Construction - Bathroom Design - Building Design - Client Project Representative - Construction Budget Review - Construction Drawings - Custom Home - Custom Homes - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Garage Design - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Historic Building Conservation - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Remodeling - Home Restoration - House Plans - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Light Commercial Design - Log Home Construction - Mudroom Design - New Home Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Project Management - Project Planning - Site Planning - Space Planning - Structural Engineering - Tiny House Design - Vacation Home Design ### Areas Served - Houston - Cypress - Katy - Pecan Grove - Cinco Ranch - Brenham - Fulshear - Richmond - Marble Falls - Brookshire - Weston Lakes - Columbus - Wimberley - Simonton - Pattison - New Ulm - Round Top - All 50 States - Chappell Hill - City of Houston - Fredericksburg -Hill Country - Fulbrook - Hill Country - Sealy Area ### Typical Job Cost Varies By Project - Varies By Project - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | John P. Guy, Designer | | Address | 2406 Fallen Branch Drive, Katy, Texas 77494, United States | | Phone | (832) 293-4744 | | Website | https://newcottagehomes2014.houzzsite.com | | Followers on Houzz | 76 | ## Offers 10% Off For Veterans & First Responders (valid through Oct. 2019) ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [John P. Guy, Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/john-p-guy-designer-pfvwus-pf~1326077176) - **Website:** https://newcottagehomes2014.houzzsite.com - **Phone:** (832) 293-4744 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2022 Award Winning Professional Building Designer - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [AIBD - American Institute of Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aibd-american-institute-of-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1544540709) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 13 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 4.5 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Shannon Juarez, June 2019** > John did a fantastic job on designing our port cochere. It was important that the port cohere matched our mansard roof with a seamless transition and he did an amazing job designing the look. I would recommend him to any of my friends! **Comment from John P. Guy, Designer:** > Thanks Shannon, > It has always been a pleasure to work with you and Marco. ### All 13 reviews **★★★★★ — Patty W., Oct. 2025** > John is an excellent Architect and Designer. He takes a lot of pride in everything he does. He is a perfectionist and is very meticulous in his drawings and building. He did a beautiful job on my house! Thank you, John for caring so much about my home! **★★★★★ — Jeff Smith, Nov. 2020** > Having spent a 30 year career in the engineering and construction industry, I have high expectations for the professionals we choose to assist us with our personal build projects. We engaged John to design and help us bid our retirement home remodel / addition, and we couldn't be happier. John demonstrated professionalism, skill, and experience in designing a beautiful home for us. More importantly his proactive communication skills and calm demeaner have been a blessing to us through our project bid process. We have already recommended John to a number of our friends and neighbors, and encourage anyone looking for a talented and trusted design professional to consider him for their projects. **★★★★★ — Mark & Katie Canady, May 2019** > My wife and I are building a new home, and we are extraordinarily happy that John handled our project. He took our vision and transformed it into exactly what we wanted. We would highly recommend any one looking for home design services, whether for a remodel or new build, use John. He is incredibly professional, well spoken, and does a wonderful job walking his clients through the process. We could not imagine using any one else! **★★★★★ — Ben W, May 2019** > John did a great job designing plans for our home. He took our original idea, asked great questions to understand our style, and made excellent recommendations to make our home better than we could think of ourselves. His suggestions were invaluable. Our plans were approved by the city with no revisions. Would gladly recommend friends and family to John. **★★★★★ — Fort Bend Builders, Oct. 2018** > John is a phenomenal designer and a true pleasure to work with. His experience and wealth of building knowledge makes him one of the best in the industry. John has completed more than 20 projects for us over the years including everything from custom homes and room additions to luxury kitchens. Renovation and construction projects run smooth with a quality set of plans and when projects run smooth everyone wins. **★★★★★ — Ryan Kelly, Oct. 2016** > John did a great job with our house design. He was able to incorporate everything that we were looking for into the design. He was also great to work with. Even a builder who we submitted the design to complimented on the detail and work that had gone into the design. **★★★★★ — Debbie Sohmer, May 2016** > John Was easy to work with and very patient with us as we made multiple changes on our plans. We are pleased with the end results and found John a delight to work with. **★★★★★ — artmcgimsey, May 2016** > Very professional and willing to work hard and do whatever the job takes to get it done right and on time. Agreeable to making last minute changes. **★★★★★ — Superior Exterior, Dec. 2015** > I have worked with John and his company for several years. John has designed well over 50 projects for our company. He has designed Remodels, Additions and Custom Homes for our Clients. John is a very gifted designer who always delivers a plan that exceeds our expetations. I highly recommend John Guy. **★★★★★ — eppsranch, July 2015** > Living in rural Texas, I was at my wits end trying to find a professional Building Designer to come to my 1940's Ranch House to design a kitchen remodel. Everyone I contacted said they only worked on newer homes or that I was too far out! Then I found John! From the moment he walked into my house, he listen to my ideas and understood my need to keep the integrity of the home, but still update it to handle a modern lifestyle. John designed the perfect kitchen for my home. We are currently mid-project and the detail of John's design have made the project run exceptionally smooth. I will post photos once the project is completed. **★★★★★ — Sherry Cessna, Oct. 2014** > John Guy took the time to really listen to what my family wanted in our new home. I enjoyed the honest feedback and suggestions he gave during the process of drawing out our plans. His vision and experience in unique home design is exactly what we needed in a designer. I look forward to adding photos of our completed project for all to enjoy. **★★★★★ — Interactive Construction Systems, Oct. 2014** > I have known John Guy for several years through association in the TIBD (Texas Institute of Building Designers). My membership in TIBD was as a supplier. As a supplier I worked with and got to know many of the members. This year I decided to start building homes. There were several reasons I chose John Guy: \#1 He is an excellent designer, \#2 He listens to his clients and designs to meet their ideas. \#3. He has a working knowledge of products and applications. \#4. He understands the complex nature between design and construction. For these reasons, John has been a great deal of help in product selection. I have also hired John to inspect the job and provide quality assurance. This way I am assured of getting everything done right the first time, and preventing any defects in workmanship from getting covered up. John is what I call a Full Service Designer. > > Richard Egan ## Selected projects - [A Traditional Custom Home - Built Project - Project Managed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-traditional-custom-home-built-project-project-managed-pj-vj~7913239) - Location: New Ulm, TX - Photos: 5 - [Lake Country Addition and Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-country-addition-and-update-pj-vj~7124234) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This was a fun, unique project. The clients owned a tired 1980's build on your lot home and wished to update to make it their perfect retirement home. We gutted and updated the original 960 sqft. home and added new space to increase the size to 2,414 square feet, and gave the new plan a modern farmhouse feel. - [Single Story to Two Story Expansion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/single-story-to-two-story-expansion-pj-vj~4414720) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 4 - Description: This client loved their home, had great neighbors, and great schools, but needed more room. Rather than sell and move their existing single story traditional home was renovated and redesigned into a larger Two Story design which met the needs of their growing family. - [Harvey Related Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harvey-related-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~5716761) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 2 - [Houston - Memorial Area Total Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/houston-memorial-area-total-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~435284) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 2 - [Houston Kitchen/Family Room Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/houston-kitchen-family-room-renovation-pj-vj~690640) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 5 - Description: This 40+ year old home was gutted, and the cluttered floor plan was replaced with an open concept kitchen, breakfast and Family room area. The basic kitchen was renovated into a galley format with a large center island. - [Kitchen and Living Room Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-living-room-renovation-pj-vj~426796) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 5 - Description: Houston - Memorial Area - [American Residential Design Award Winner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/american-residential-design-award-winner-pj-vj~889121) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Wharton County Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wharton-county-custom-home-pj-vj~6160380) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [A Unique Storage Solution](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-unique-storage-solution-pj-vj~910728) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 2 - Description: This client needed a discreet entrance to an under stair storage area. This solution provided just that, with movable cabinetry which gives no clue to the storage area behind it. This is a great solution for hiding gun safes and other valuables. - [Richmond Country Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richmond-country-home-pj-vj~2723215) - Location: Richmond, TX - Photos: 4 - [New Cottage Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-cottage-designs-pj-vj~420031) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 3 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/john-p-guy-designer-pfvwus-pf~1326077176) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840746580.m3u8?s=22e544a7139cc82f0429d7f4714b17f8349c81f4&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you prepare detailed permit-ready construction drawings?** Yes, we absolutely prepare detailed, permit-ready construction drawings. Our meticulous approach ensures plans are city-approved, as demonstrated by past projects where our plans passed without revisions. We focus on precision to streamline your building process and help you move forward with confidence. **Do you assist with permitting and code compliance?** While we don't directly handle permit submission, our expertise ensures your construction drawings are meticulously prepared to meet all local building codes and requirements. This proactive approach helps streamline the permitting process, as evidenced by our plans being approved by cities without revisions, minimizing potential delays for your project. **What types of residential buildings do you design?** We design a comprehensive range of residential buildings, from custom homes and new constructions to extensive renovations, additions, and expansions. This includes specialized projects like barndominiums, tiny houses, vacation homes, guesthouses, and pool houses. We truly cover 'from cottages to castles,' adapting to diverse client needs and styles. **Do you design custom home plans?** Absolutely, designing custom home plans is one of our core specialties. We are Fort Bend County's Award-Winning Custom Home Designer, dedicated to transforming your unique vision into a functional and beautiful living space. We'll work closely with you to create a home that perfectly suits your lifestyle. **Do you design additions, garages, or accessory buildings?** Yes, we regularly design additions, garages, and various accessory buildings. Whether you're looking for a single-story to two-story expansion, a new garage, a guesthouse, or a pool house, we have the expertise to integrate these structures seamlessly with your existing property or as standalone designs. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the "after" photo like** *(in Photo Questions)* I like the natural wood look. A: Hi Richard and Debbie....The end product is shown in some of our project photos. The kitchen was stained a dark mahogany color. **Q: Could you tell me how deep the island is?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Kate....This island is 5'-6" deep at the center, %'-0" deep at the ends. **Q: Beautiful monochromatic design! Is the floor travertine? What color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for following us! I believe the travertine color was called vanilla. **Q: Love the light fixture - what brand is it? Name?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi...I have asked the interior designer for info on the fixture. I will let you know as soon as she responds. Thank you. **Q: What width trim for exterior of our windows?** *(in Design Dilemma)* We bought a house built in 1955, tore it down and are building a new home on the old foundation. Why? Because we LOVED the 1.5 acres that came with. We are building the new home ourselves. Soon we will be putting up our exterior applications of stone, 6 to 8 inch shiplap, and shake shingles. But I have no idea how wide to make the trim around the windows. I'd like the top trim piece to be a bit wider (taller) than the side trim pieces. Cottage and Craftsman elements are what I'm going for as far as style. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. A: We typically use 4" wide trim on the sides and bottom of windows, and 6" wide for the head. One thing that you need to consider is backing the trim as required so that the siding, shingles, etc. can be cut to the trim rather than the trim being installed over it. That gives a much more finished look, and eliminates using cases of caulk to seal the gaps. Definitely worth the few extra bucks and a little effort. **Q: Can I change the color of my hardwood floor?** *(in Design Dilemma)* We have an open concept kitchen / living room, but the new hardwood we installed does not match the old hardwood. Is there a way I can stain the old hardwood to match? In the photos you can see one side is darker. I'd like to darken the lighter wood to match. Possible? A: With that in mind I would very carefully pull up the transition strip so it can be used to make a small strip the width of the the difference between the two floors. If there is a depth difference it can be filled with wood, or floor leveler so that it matches when put in place. I have done this a number of times and has worked well. As for blending the stain colors I would also blend for a couple of runs of the new floor so there is not a definitive transition in finishes. With the dark color I think you can mask the transition. I don't know the layout of the rooms, but a well placed area rug will hide it further. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*