--- title: "Edgewater Design Group — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/edgewater-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1477943503 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1477943503.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Edgewater Design Group" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6fd3d54705317db4_1993-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "301 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, United States" latitude: 45.3559 longitude: -84.9133 phone: "(231) 348-0497" website: "http://Edgewater Design Group" rating: 5 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 134 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Edgewater Design Group Original Houzz profile: [Edgewater Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/edgewater-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1477943503) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Petoskey, MI - **Serves:** Traverse City, Torch Lake, Petoskey, Cheboygan, Boyne City, Harbor Springs, Alanson, Oden, Horton Bay, Boyne Falls, Walloon Lake, Bay View, Brutus, Conway, Ponshewaing, Good Hart - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - 13 years in business Edgewater Design Group partners with clients to build their vision of what home means. Our team provides step-by-step design development to incorporate your dreams into reality. These custom homes stand out from their peers because of our commitment to precision and the creative talent of our team. Experience has taught us two important concepts: How to envision the finest quality custom homes, and how to deliver the best customer service. Our commitment starts with a passion driven by design and ending with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece tailored to each individual. As our client you will receive experienced Design and Structural Engineering, plus national construction partners who work with us to craft the finest custom homes. Wherever you choose to build, as our client you will receive the same exceptional quality services. Edgewater also offers an array of home styles; cottage, craftsman, log, timber, contemporary, modern and log designs to utilize as ideas -- or there might be parts of several that meet your needs. (It’s your dream house, after all.) While custom home design makes up the bulk of our portfolio, we are also well versed in remodels (large and small), additions and commercial projects. It is our job to listen carefully and then help you create, whatever the project may be. So give us a call today to see how we can partner on your next project. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Drafting - Home Restoration - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Basement Design ### Areas Served - Traverse City - Torch Lake - Petoskey - Cheboygan - Boyne City - Harbor Springs - Alanson - Oden - Horton Bay - Boyne Falls - Walloon Lake - Bay View - Brutus - Conway - Ponshewaing - Good Hart ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Edgewater Design Group | | Address | 301 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, United States | | Phone | (231) 348-0497 | | Website | http://Edgewater Design Group | | Followers on Houzz | 134 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EdgewaterDesignGroup/ - Blog — http://edgewaterdesigngroup.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Edgewater Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/edgewater-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1477943503) - **Website:** http://Edgewater Design Group - **Phone:** (231) 348-0497 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2021), for Service. **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) - [Home Builders Association of Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1477551635) - [AIA Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-michigan-pfvwus-pf~815212607) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 13 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — boxboy, April 2020** > I had the privilege of working with Edgewater Design Group to create and design my dream home. They knocked it out of the park! A wonderful group to work with from start to finish! **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > Thank you so much for the kind words. We can't wait to add photography of your dream home to our project gallery! **★★★★★ — Pam Hillier, April 2020** > When we were looking for a partner to help us with designing our "forever" home, we started by narrowing the field of architects to two and then interviewing both. Because of Stephanie's approach to the process and her ability to communicate in a way that made us feel she understood our vision, we came to the conclusion she was the definitely the choice for us. She and her team were able to deliver a design that encapsulated everything we were looking to accomplish. Her services in helping us to request bids from contractors that would be able to successfully deliver the project and then interview those contractors before making our choice in builder was equally valuable to us and we highly recommend. We are so excited as we watch our dream becoming reality through an outstanding builder we respect and trust solidifying for us that the decision to hire Stephanie and Edgewater Design was the right one! We highly recommend them! **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > Thank you for the kind words. We truly enjoyed working with you and we are excited to watch your project take shape. **★★★★★ — Rich Gorman, Feb. 2020** > Stephanie met at our home, took time to understand our vision for the project and offered great solutions. Her team turned our drawings around in 7 days and exactly what we wanted. We will recommend and use Edgewater Design again. **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > Thank you very much for your kind words and we are so happy that we were able to help you achieve your vision. **★★★★★ — Mark B., Oct. 2019** > Our family had been taking several summer Vacations in the Petoskey area over many years. We had been looking at existing cottages to purchase , but could not find what we were looking for. Then we decided to purchase a lot to build our own cottage on local lake , then we chose our builder. We had been looking at local architects via the web and talking to locals. Our builder had completed several projects alongside Edgewater designs and shared the great experiences that he and his customers have had with Edgewater. After personally interviewing Edgewater Design Group and another local architect our decision to chose Edgewater Design Group was an easy one. > We met with Stephanie B. to find out what our next step should be. She explained the whole process in a way that did not feel overwhelming. She asked us several questions to help her understand what we wanted in a cottage. We needed a place that felt cozy while allowing for large family / friend gatherings and overnight guests. She understood we wanted the warmth of a northern Michigan cottage , combined with rustic modern edge. Stephanie and her team helped us to create cottage that not only included all of our wants / needs, but it’s stunningly beautiful as well ! Our family enjoyed our first summer at the cottage and have an incredible amount of gratitude to Edgewater Design Group for partnering with us on this project. > We were quoted a financial cost estimate range to build our cottage and we were very happy the final total stayed well within the estimate range. > This was the first time that we had ever built a home and quickly realized that the process requires a team effort. We are so happy we chose Edgewater to team up with us. We have never worked with a company that responds so quickly to any questions / ideas. The office manager ( Lindsey B. ) works at lighting speed at returning emails / calls. > We will highly encourage anyone building / remodeling a home in the region to partner with Stephanie and her team ! They can you design what you want , and that’s easy to see just by looking at their diverse portfolio. > Thank you Edgewater Design Group for helping to keep the entire process easy and for partnering with us to help our family continue to create many more happy memories at our own cottage. > The Bellino & Tolchin family **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on our company. We work hard to make dreams a reality for our clients and we are so thrilled you love your cottage. It is absolutely stunning and your family was an absolute dream to work with. **★★★★★ — David Lloyd, March 2019** > When I purchased a home in Harbor Springs in the spring of 2018, I knew it would need a substantial overhaul, and that I would be hard pressed to come up with a design on my own. My realtor recommended both a contractor and a designer for me to work with and it made all the difference. When I first met with Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design it was at the house soon after the purchase had been completed, and she agreed that the work I envisioned would be substantial; however, she agreed with a twinkle in her eye and with unbounded confidence that together we would make this home comfortable, welcoming, and eye-catching, and we would do it within my budget. It helped too that I felt from the beginning that we were on the same wavelength, and that feeling persisted from start to finish. > > What I liked and respected about working with Stephanie from the get go was that she listened to me, and she listened to the contractor with whom she had worked effectively in the past. She listened to what I wanted, and the design that emerged was a creative reflection of what I had expressed in synch with what the contractor felt would be affordable with the goal of making this home sparkle. I believe that the key to an effective partnership between a buyer and a designer is the latter’s willingness to create a design that reflects what the buyer is expressing rather than simply what the designer would do on her own. Yes, there were numerous times that I would ask Stephanie for her thoughts and suggestions, but she would wait until I asked and then she would offer her opinions with a focus on the overall design that I had outlined in the beginning – there was always that focus with an eye on the budget and the timeline. > > The renovation took several months as expected, and throughout that time Stephanie and her associates met with me both on site and in their office to finalize details, consider options, choose from the myriad of choices that arose. From our initial meeting I had the utmost confidence in Stephanie and in her design. It was meticulous and creative, and when the renovation was complete I believe that she was as proud of what we had accomplished together as were the contractor and myself. She was a delight to work with: upbeat, respectful, and professional. > > With gratitude **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review. We truly appreciate the feedback and our entire team enjoyed working on this project with you. **★★★★★ — Bogard and Sons Construction, Sept. 2018** > Edgewater Design Group is great to work with, They have a strong team with great energy and very creative ideas. I worked with them on a very complicated remodel project and the solutions they came up with worked perfectly and the finished addition project looked like it had been there all along. the support during the project was amazing and they were never "too busy" to get back to me promptly. Will highly recommend them again! **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > Thank you for the kind words. You were fantastic to work with as well and your craftsmanship is stunning. **★★★★★ — Renee Post\_Potgeter, Aug. 2018** > Our builder recommended we use Edgewater Design Group to draw up the plans for a remodel/addition to our lake house. We had a great experience with them. They made their part of the process pretty much stress free and were very fun to work with. Our project was a challenging one, but they did remarkably well. We are more than satisfied with the results. They are creative and have good ideas. We would highly recommend their services for your construction design needs. **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > Thank you for the kind words. Your home is beautiful and we were happy to be a part of the process. **★★★★★ — Clark Reed, Aug. 2018** > Edgewater did an excellent job in meeting all our funtional requirements while offering lots of helpful aesthetic advice. The team was professional and courteous throughout. **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > Thank you for the kind words, we really appreciate it. You were a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Kimberly Zecman, Dec. 2017** > Edgewater design group designed our dream house. From beginning to end, the experience was superior. The project is now complete, and we are extremely happy with our new home. During the design process, the design team was highly professional, enthusiastic, insightful, and very easy to work with. They were passionate when trying understand our personal style as well as what we were looking for as far as function in a home. They asked questions and really listened to our answers. We were able to see our home develop as the plans went from lists, to paper sketches to a more comprehensive blueprint type sketch to a 3 dimensional computer design where we got a virtual tour and could make changes to things like roof lines and make additions/deletions if we wanted. At each meeting, the design team was very warm and receptive while welcoming any questions we had or changes we thought about making. The team also offered their professional advice and suggestions at all the right times. Thanks to the expertise and creativity of the design team at Edgewater, we were able to get exactly what we wanted. We HIGHLY recommend Edgewater Design Group! **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to review us. Your home is beautiful and we are so glad that you are happy with it. **★★★★★ — Ken Carnwath, Dec. 2017** > My Wife and I hired Edgewater Design to design our new home in Northern Michigan. We didn't have previous knowledge of their firm, we found them on the internet through their website. We felt comfortable and confident with Stephanie and her team after our first meeting and decided to hire them. They are very passionate about their work, they have great design ideas, and they have current technology to go through the drawings as they develop. We really enjoyed working with them, and think that their process, and finished product is really good! > We would look forward to having them design another home, and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to build a custom home. **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > Thank you for the kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time. **★★★★★ — Bill Curtis, Nov. 2017** > Stephanie and the team at Edgewater Design Group are fantastic to work with. We designed a custom 4,200 sq ft lakefront home from start to finish and couldn't be happier with the outcome. It's a world-class design! We're really enjoyed the process and we're happy with the cost as well. **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > We can't wait to see your project come to life. Thank you for taking the time. **★★★★★ — John Zdanowski, Nov. 2017** > We choose Edgewater Design group for a variety of reasons.... > \- Experience on other similar projects > \- They listen extremely well and are very collaborative > \- Stephanie has tons of energy, ideas and solutions and we loved that about her > \- They helped remove some of the stress associated with our renovation > > I'm a real estate professional with over 20+ years experience, and Edgewater is one of the best full service architects I have worked with. They exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend putting them on your short list of firms to work with. **Comment from Edgewater Design Group:** > We are looking forward to seeing your completed project. Thank you for taking the time to review us. ## Selected projects - [Treetops Timber Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/treetops-timber-design-pj-vj~7542860) - Location: Gaylord, MI - Photos: 62 - [Walloon Lake Cottage Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walloon-lake-cottage-remodel-pj-vj~7323614) - Location: Petoskey, MI - Photos: 83 - Description: Our clients were looking to remodel their summer cottage into their full time residence. In order to make this work for their family as a full-time residence, they were in need of additional bedrooms and to open up the view of the lake as much as possible. They also wanted the style of the home to be more of a classic / traditional cottage with a covered porch and central staircase leading to the lake. - [Glen Lake Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glen-lake-cottage-pj-vj~7285295) - Location: Maple City, MI - Photos: 132 - [Front Street Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-street-project-pj-vj~7285158) - Location: Boyne City, MI - Photos: 86 - [North Shore Walloon Cottage Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-walloon-cottage-design-pj-vj~7047148) - Location: Walloon Lake, MI - Photos: 60 - [South Shore Walloon Cottage Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-shore-walloon-cottage-design-pj-vj~7031439) - Location: Boyne City, MI - Photos: 89 - Description: Our clients are from Indiana but have been coming to Northern Michigan for about 50 years. They originally learned about our firm through an article in Traverse the Magazine where our owner, Stephanie Baldwin, provided information about working with a design firm. They then toured a couple of our projects during a parade of homes and decided they were ready to hire for their family's cottage needs. They already owned a cottage on Walloon Lake, but were ready to design and build a new cottage in… - [Norwood Cottage Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/norwood-cottage-design-pj-vj~6716804) - Location: Charlevoix, MI - Photos: 101 - Description: Our clients were relocating from the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula and wanted to design a retirement home on their Lake Michigan property. The topography of their lot allowed for a walk out basement which is practically unheard of with how close they are to the water. Their view is fantastic, and the goal was of course to take advantage of the view from all three levels. The positioning of the windows on the main and upper levels is such that you feel as if you are on a boat, water as f… - [Eagle Island Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eagle-island-remodel-pj-vj~6716990) - Location: Boyne City, MI - Photos: 77 - [East Bay Cottage Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-bay-cottage-design-pj-vj~6451122) - Location: Traverse City, MI - Photos: 60 - [Linwood Lane Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linwood-lane-remodel-pj-vj~6790461) - Location: Petoskey, MI - Photos: 30 - [Kriegerville Cottage Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kriegerville-cottage-design-pj-vj~6797482) - Location: Boyne City, MI - Photos: 67 - [Mitchell Street Craftsman Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mitchell-street-craftsman-remodel-pj-vj~6756081) - Location: Petoskey, MI - Photos: 40 - [Good Hart Cottage Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/good-hart-cottage-remodel-pj-vj~6400445) - Location: Harbor Springs, MI - Photos: 38 - Description: The client came to us to assist with transforming their small family cabin into a year-round residence that would continue the family legacy. The home was originally built by our client’s grandfather so keeping much of the existing interior woodwork and stone masonry fireplace was a must. They did not want to lose the rustic look and the warmth of the pine paneling. The view of Lake Michigan was also to be maintained. It was important to keep the home nestled within its surroundings. There was a… - [Mullet Lake Timber Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mullet-lake-timber-design-pj-vj~6376848) - Location: Cheboygan, MI - Photos: 80 - Description: We love it when a home becomes a family compound with wonderful history. That is exactly what this home on Mullet Lake is. The original cottage was built by our client’s father and enjoyed by the family for years. It finally came to the point that there was simply not enough room and it lacked some of the efficiencies and luxuries enjoyed in permanent residences. The cottage is utilized by several families and space was needed to allow for summer and holiday enjoyment. The focus was on creating… - [Suburban Contemporary Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-contemporary-design-pj-vj~5923019) - Location: Petoskey, MI - Photos: 58 - Description: As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommo… - [Contemporary Craftsman Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-craftsman-design-pj-vj~5861455) - Location: Charlevoix, MI - Photos: 37 - Description: Our clients wanted to downsize to a 2500 – 2800 square foot home. With grown children and one of them already retired, they wanted to design their final, forever home. Low maintenance exterior finishes with timeless detailing was important. They also wanted lots of windows to maximize the natural light and take advantage of their bird’s eye lake view. Another important design feature was sound dampening around all bathrooms, bedrooms, and floor systems to keep with the tranquil environment they… - [Cincinnati Trail Cottage Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cincinnati-trail-cottage-design-pj-vj~5824088) - Location: Petoskey, MI - Photos: 80 - Description: Our clients had been looking for property on Crooked Lake for years and years. In their search, the stumbled upon a beautiful parcel with a fantastic, elevated view of basically the entire lake. Once they had the location, they found a builder to work with and that was Harbor View Custom Builders. From their they were referred to us for their design needs. It was our pleasure to help our client design a beautiful, two story vacation home. They were looking for an architectural style consistent w… - [Vistas of Walloon Cottage Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vistas-of-walloon-cottage-design-pj-vj~5894259) - Location: Walloon Lake, MI - Photos: 57 - Description: Our clients hired us to design their second home in Northern Michigan; a place they could relax, unwind and enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Their main residence is in St. Louis, Missouri and they first came to Northern Michigan on vacation with friends. They fell in love with the area and ultimately purchased property in the Walloon area. In addition to the lot they build their home on, they also purchased the lot next door to have plenty of room to garden. The finished product in… - [Burt Lake Cottage Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burt-lake-cottage-remodel-pj-vj~5848648) - Location: Brutus, MI - Photos: 40 - Description: What do you do if you have a lovely cottage on Burt Lake but you want more natural light, more storage space, more bedrooms and more space for serving and entertaining? You remodel of course! We were hired to update the look and feel of the exterior, relocate the kitchen, create an additional suite, update and enlarge bathrooms, create a better flow, increase natural light and convert three season room into part of the living space with a vaulted ceiling. The finished product is stunning and the… - [Lake Charlevoix Cottage Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-charlevoix-cottage-design-pj-vj~2754976) - Location: Charlevoix, MI - Photos: 88 - Description: We were hired to create a Lake Charlevoix retreat for our client’s to be used by their whole family throughout the year. We were tasked with creating an inviting cottage that would also have plenty of space for the family and their guests. The main level features open concept living and dining, gourmet kitchen, walk-in pantry, office/library, laundry, powder room and master suite. The walk-out lower level houses a recreation room, wet bar/kitchenette, guest suite, two guest bedrooms, large bathr… [See all 36 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/edgewater-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1477943503) ## Ideabooks - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83291927/list/exteriors) — 9 ideas - [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82960333/list/outdoor-spaces) — 10 ideas - [Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82956928/list/doors) — 21 ideas - [Entryways / Mudrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82949382/list/entryways-mudrooms) — 11 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/edgewaterdesigngroup) ## Community Q&A **Q: love the flooring (love everything about this home)** *(in Photo Questions)* can you please tell me what the flooring is> thank you A: Yellow Pine **Q: what color is the exterior** *(in Photo Questions)* The gray looks a bit on the blue tone. What color is stain/paint is it? We have Techile 0533 from California Stain and are trying to figure out what accent colors go well with it. Thank you! A: This is Sherwin Williams – Color: Granite Peak **Q: what was the backsplash tile for the bar?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking to find this color/type of backsplash tile A: This bar area was designed by Kitchens By Design. I recommend you reach out to them about the exact tile selection. **Q: Siding product/color?** *(in Photo Questions)* You mentioned the exterior materials being vinyl/composite, what brand/color of shake siding is this? It's beautiful! Thank you! A: These are Cedar Impressions Polymer Shakes by CertainTeed. You can check out the product line here. I believe their color selection was Sterling Gray. **Q: Can you tell me any more about the mirrors?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love it all, but wondering if you can tell me any more about the mirrors, medicine cabinets? Thanks so much, its beautiful! Zoey A: I totally understand and you are most welcome. **Q: Where can I purchase backsplash tile? What is the shape?** *(in Photo Questions)* Q A: Boyd Construction made all the selections for the kitchen with our client. You can reach out to them via their Houzz profile which I have linked below. https://www.houzz.com/pro/boydconstructioncompany/boyd-construction-company-inc --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*