--- title: "Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/guenther-designs-and-consulting-llc-pfvwus-pf~1479960623 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1479960623.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/956382fc0d6fdc18_0320-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Bluffton, South Carolina 29910, United States" phone: "(843) 396-3284" website: https://guentherdesignsnconsulting.com rating: 5 review_count: 26 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 12 last_updated: 2026-08-20 --- # Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC > Full Scope, Expert Residential Design Services in Bluffton Original Houzz profile: [Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/guenther-designs-and-consulting-llc-pfvwus-pf~1479960623) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Bluffton, SC - **Serves:** Charleston, Columbia, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, Port Royal, Laurel Bay, Ridgeland, Daufuskie Island, Blowing Rock, Greenbrier, Okatie, Raleigh, Savannah - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (26 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2020–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Budget friendly - Offers Custom Work - Hired on Houzz - Responds Quickly - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - Budget friendly - Provides 3D Visualization - Responds Quickly - 16 Hires on Houzz Specializing in new home design, renovations, or additions customized to your needs. ...needing a new home custom designed to match your evolving lifestyle? ...a kitchen remodel to fit the needs of your family? ...a master bathroom addition or master bathroom remodel? ...garage addition or extension needed? ...reorganization of your home’s floor plan? ...a new exterior deck or a screened porch with a fireplace? Guenther Designs & Consulting is a boutique residential design firm, specializing in upscale designs where each client is guaranteed individual and personalized attention. Your family may be growing and as a result you need a new home designed as you are scaling up. Conversely, I also aid people in scaling down to suit their current lifestyle. Or there may be more value found in an addition or a remodeling of existing spaces. Space might just need refreshing with new cabinets, paint, or rearranging the floor plan. These are all examples of the solutions that I provide to my clientele. Having worked on innumerable high-end projects in my 25-year architectural design career, you can count on me to bring that level of expertise and finesse to each project. However, regardless of the size, scope, or budget of the project, every client will have the same experience. I take the time to learn how they live, what is important to their family, and how I can be of help. As my client, you will receive direct communication, prompt attention, and a personalized touch with my designs. Can I be of service? Feel free to email me and we can start our discussion on how I can be of assistance. You might also start by reviewing the below link with a host of good information, as provided by Houzz. https://www.houzz.com/education 2025 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient 2024 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient 2023 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient 2022 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient 2021 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient 2020 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient ### Services Provided - 3D Rendering - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Attic Conversion - Barn Design & Construction - Building Design - Custom Home - Drafting - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Remodeling - House Plans - Pool House Design & Construction - Rooftop Deck Installation - Site Planning - Staircase Design - Tiny House Construction ### Areas Served - Charleston - Columbia - Hilton Head Island - Bluffton - Beaufort - Port Royal - Laurel Bay - Ridgeland - Daufuskie Island - Blowing Rock - Greenbrier - Okatie - Raleigh - Savannah ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 1.5 million $50,000 - 1.5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC | | Address | Bluffton, South Carolina 29910, United States | | Phone | (843) 396-3284 | | Website | https://guentherdesignsnconsulting.com | | Followers on Houzz | 12 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/i.on.architecture/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/willguentherresidentaildesigner/ ## Offers Boutique Design Firm! ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/guenther-designs-and-consulting-llc-pfvwus-pf~1479960623) - **Website:** https://guentherdesignsnconsulting.com - **Phone:** (843) 396-3284 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2025 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient - 2024 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient - 2023 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient - 2022 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient - 2021 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient - 2020 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2020–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 26 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — doug walston, June 2024** > I feel very fortunate to have found Will on Houzz. > > We purchased a "vintage" 1981 patio home that had never been updated. We started working with Will while still living overseas and he was amazing. He really listened to what we wanted (more efficient space, new kitchen, remove a major wall, add closets, new baths, pretty much everything) and presented us with well thought out plans. But the best part was that those plans and his design thinking really got us to consider options that we had no idea were really available to us. > > Will is also very well connected on Hilton Head Island. He recommended our builder who we are super happy with and he helped to escort our plans through the town and ARB successfully. > > I often hear stories about projects gone wrong. With Will it was completely smooth sailing and we got more than what we wanted thanks to Will's experience and advice. > > Our entire family HIGHLY recommends Will...and we owe him thanks for helping us re-make this house. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Mr. Walston, thank you for your kind words. Each project is custome and individualized to the client and their scope of work. Listen. Absorb what is being heard. Ask questions. Discuss, explain and collaborate on ideas. That is my process I strive to apply to each of my projects. So glad to hear you are enjoying yours. ### All 26 reviews **★★★★★ — Teresa Wysor, June 2026** > We employed Will to architect a design for an addition on our home in Seapines. Not only did he design the space, but also provided a design that made much more sense then we were originally considering. > > He completed everything needed for the SeaPines ARB approval process, as well as for the builder, city and county process in a very timely manner with minimal effort from us. > > He was very farmiliar with approval process and advised us of steps to make it as smooth as possible. > > He remained very engaged with any issue or questions as things progressed and always responded in a timely manner. > > I highly recommend his services. **★★★★★ — torihedges, Dec. 2024** > Will's extensive experience shows in his work! We had several back and forth remote meetings that culminated in what should be a beautiful "new" home. Will was patient with us and strived to understand our priorities. He has a great working relationship with our designer and builder which is immensely helpful. He was very knowledgeable about what was required during the approval process in our community on Hilton Head Island. We sincerely appreciate Will's attention to details and look forward to the completion of our project! **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Thank you so kindly for you comments. We indeed had a bit of back and forth with the review board and their comments we understandable. With our collaboration, we able to appease them. Looking forward, the addition and renovation will really transform the looks and feel of your home. **★★★★★ — eitzens, July 2024** > We engaged with Guenter Designs and Consulting to put together architectural plans for a large remodeling project for our house in Hilton Head Plantation. Will was outstanding to work with as he listened to our concepts and developed a plan that was spot on. Based on his experience he was able to provide additional ideas that were extremely valuable and made the end result exceed our expectations. In addition, because of his working knowledge of the plantation's architectural requirements that entire process went super smooth. We highly recommend Will and would absolutely use him again if the opportunity presented itself. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Thank you for your thoughtful comments, I am glad I met your expectations. Glad we made it through the ARB (architectrual review board), as easily as we did; that is not always the case. **★★★★★ — hallslh, June 2024** > We cannot say enough wonderful things about Will Guenther, and all of the efforts he put forth in the design of our full house remodel. He was so extremely pleasant and patient throughout the entire process, even during the challenging ARB approval process which was very tedious, and the many iterations of changes to fine tune the design. He worked closely with our General Contractor and the structural engineer as needed, and kept us fully informed along the way. Will is extremely talented and had lots of great design ideas. He helped us determine what could be accomplished from a structural and budget standpoint. Will is a true professional who puts his client's satisfaction first, and it is our absolute pleasure to recommend him for any design project you may be considering. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Drasner, May 2024** > Guenther Designs is amazing!!! We had a conversation about my likes and dislikes and Will created a design exactly to my taste in the first draft. He was so pleasant to work with. He is detail oriented. Will planned everything from our beautiful moldings to our windows. Everything in the house goes together so well since it was planned from the start. I would definitely recommend Guenther Designs. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Jen. Thnk you for your kind words. I am just glad to be able to say, "enjoy making memories in your new home!" **★★★★★ — 2nd Floor Addition to Family Home, Nov. 2023** > Will was recommended to my wife and I by a family friend and we couldn't have been happier with the entire experience. From the moment Will walked in to our home to discuss the project he took in every drop of information of what we wanted to achieve and then took that info and ran with it to make every aspect better. He thought ahead and solved many challenges we didn't even realize that we would have and made the entire process seamless. > He was also able to help us through the ARB review application process, and additionally thru the revisions requested by them quickly, efficiently, and with a smile. His contacts for engineering and other needed vendors were great and helped us keep the process moving forward all with the eyes on our intended schedule. He was especially helpful when it came to the dreaded budget conversations and helped us to find ways to get things in line with our budget while not losing sight of our overall goals. > I give Will 5 stars, but only because I can't give him 10. Thank you Will for all of your help on making our home even better than it already was. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Ryan, Oct. 2023** > Will Did a great job with the design for my remodel and addition in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. He was patient with me and relieved much of my anxiety over such a large and personal project! He also has an awesome network of contacts he put me in touch with! **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > I was glad to be able to help and pull everything together and keep the project moving along. I am excite to see how end result turns out. **★★★★★ — Paula Eardley, April 2023** > Will was absolutely fabulous to work with!!! He was a great listener and focused on delivering the vision that we had for our extensive renovation. His creativity was greatly appreciated along with the personalization / customization of our plans. Will worked closely with our contractor throughout the project. He literally took a house that was built in 1984 that had no flow at all and brought it to life to be an open concept home. From 3 bedrooms 3 1/2 baths to 4 bedrooms 4 baths, a designer kitchen that flows into the great room for family time and great for entertaining and also transformed the breakfast area into the primary bath. If we could give 10 stars we would!!! **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > The selections you made with Island Fetch Builders, set the project over the top. It all looks so good. Thanks you for your kind words. **★★★★★ — bonniebrill4, April 2023** > It is always a bonus when you work with a person who listens and is interested in "you". Our working relationship was great. Working without plans, Will had to "rebuild" our home before remodeling. Architecturally his changes to our home enhanced the curb appeal on top of meeting the needs of our remodel. The local architectural commission who can be tough, found the new design of our townhome an enhancement to our existing exterior design. It based the review board in just one session. As we moved inside we worked online collaboratively resolving spaces and questions. Although confident in his decisions, he was not above listening to alternative ideas. That made the end result clearly a team effort. Thanks Will! We love our new "spaces" you have created in our home. > Bonnie and Mike **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Ms. Bonnie, thank you for taking the time and sharing your thoughts and experiences. Reading these comments humbles me. **★★★★★ — Denise Jordan Interiors, Oct. 2022** > From our first phone conversation to the first time we meet, Will was so professional, kind and easy to work and collaborate with. He is accessible and extremely prompt in his communications and in replying to any questions I may have. His work is outstanding and I would absolutely work with him again. I couldn't recommend him enough! **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Mrs. Jordan, you humble me with your comments. It has been enjoyable and easy to work with you, as well. The design sensibilities and touches you have presented, will vastly enhance our project. **★★★★★ — Carol Kellar, Sept. 2022** > We first worked with Will on the design of our new home in Okatie, SC. Will worked collaboratively with us to execute and improve our vision. We hired him again to transform two unsightly carports into a lovely Carriage House multi-purpose space. We recently hired him a third time to design a fabulous Closet Haven. We highly recommend Will for large projects and remodel work. He is creative, a great listener, extremely pleasant and timely in the completion of his work. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > It is always a pleasure to take a client's vision and help make it come into reality. Thank you for entrusting me to help with your projects. **★★★★★ — Rene Margritte, June 2022** > Working with Will at Guenther Designs & Consulting is easily the highlight of my 2022, very rarely do you come across architects that understand great design and still continuously work towards elevating the project with ground breaking architectural visualization technologies to upgrade and advance the project. GD & C understands that even with a great design and layout, there is always opportunity to push the envelope. You can never go wrong if Will is working on your Home !!! **★★★★★ — Bill Kloss, Nov. 2021** > Will did an unbelievable job designing our new home. A ton of hard work and some difficult issues that required thoughtfulness and tenacity. Will paired with our builder, Jake Gartner of Hammerhead Custom Builders, and designed a new beach home that meets everyone of our needs and then some. Detailed and patient, Will listened to our wish list, made great suggestions, and navigated us away from traps. Previously we designed our primary residence in Ohio built. And while the Ohio home turned out very nice, this home, with Will's hard work, beats it hands down. Furthermore, Will has plenty of experience to navigate the choppy seas that one can encounter with the local home associations. He got us through the process, and was very adept at adjusting where necessary. Our highest recommendation. Pair Will with your builder and enjoy the ride (and if you need a builder call Jake) **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Bill, thank you for the kind words. It was nice to see how each rendition and alteration got us closer to the end result. I know we have created something we all will be proud of for years. **★★★★★ — New Home Design, Aug. 2021** > Will was great to work with and made the process easy. He provided great insight throughout the design process down to even the smallest details. We were very happy with the entire process and the home turned out great! **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > I'm looking forward to hearing how things go and the home functions for you all, once you are living in the house. I can not wait to see it completed, only a few weeks to go. **★★★★★ — pjack0829, April 2021** > Guenther Designs & Consulting was recommended to us for a sunroom/addition, we were wanting to add to our existing home in Sea Pines. Will took all our wants and worked the design to fit our home perfectly. He saw our vision and maximized the windows, we were wanting and created a beautiful room. From start to finish, he was a complete joy to work with. We are so excited for the builders to begin. Looking forward to enjoying this beautiful design for many years to come. Thank you Will. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > I know you will so enjoy the new addition to your home. The clarity of what you envisioned, made my job that much easier. **★★★★★ — HU-697342447, Jan. 2021** > I used Will as my architect on a patio extension project I had in Hilton Head. While I have hired many contractors for building services over the years, I never have hired an architect and didn't know the bounds of reasonable requests for his attention or those that should be put to the building contractor or permitting agencies. Will always addressed anything I raised. He acted to advance our interests--such as referring contractors when our lead one dropped out. He listened to what we wanted to accomplish and endeavored to reflect those wishes in our plan, but yet was clear when he felt we were about to do something disadvantageous. I came to trust Will's judgement calls. The end result was that Will's plans were approved without changes by the two relevant permitting authorities. Most of all, I appreciated Will's style and professionalism. He timely returned calls and emails. He met the timing he gave me. I would hire Will again and recommend him for consideration by others. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > We did have some back and forth, but we were always working toward making the end result better. The deck extension and pergola will really transform the pool area and the rear yard. You will have multiple spots from which to look out and enjoy the view out over the lagoon. **★★★★★ — Robert Clark, Oct. 2020** > Will at Gunther Designs drew plans for a home I am building on Hilton Head Island. He did a great job with the plans. He was easy to work with on changes that wanted and was able to provide and work directly with the engineer for the final stamped approval. Everything on time and on budget. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Thank you for your kind words. I did enjoy our working together and be able to help with your new home. I look forward to seeing how it turns out. **★★★★★ — Michael SIKES P.E., Oct. 2020** > I’ve known and worked with Will for 10 years. As a structural engineer, the drawings I receive from him are very detailed and easy to follow. I certainly recommend him to anyone looking for a great design and set of drawings. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Michael > Thanks for the kind words. I do put the effort and time into my drawing to make them easy to read and clear as to what is trying to be accomplished. This helps for my clients, the builder, framers and trades people working on my projects. I do appreciate your help and insight the communicate we have between one another on our projects. I surely helps with the execution and end result of our projects. **★★★★★ — HU-949684673, Jan. 2020** > I asked for a design of an enclosed portion of our existing deck. > The design I received was a two level structure which blew my mind. Multiple stairways and a nice 3 step down from top to bottom deck. > I decided to implement parts of the design with a local company. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > It was fun engaging and working on the various renditions of the design. **★★★★★ — Mary Blankenship, Sept. 2019** > Will is a creative and talented designer. He recently drew up the plans for extensive renovations to my home. Will reliably communicated with me and adhered to the timeline. He was an indispensible advocate for me when choosing a contractor and navigating the ARB process. I appreciate Will’s professionalism and highly recommend Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC to others. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Mary. I was glad to be able to help. I am sure the renovation will turn out as we have envisioned. I look forward to seeing how it alters the flow of your home; for the better. **★★★★★ — Christina Boldrick, Sept. 2019** > In 2016 Will Guenther helped me renovate a 1988 townhouse overlooking the inland waterway. The design needed was to totally open the first floor as well as incorporate an elevator through 4 floors. On the water view side the porch design was enlarged and stars to the ground level added. The interior design is clean, modern and takes advantage of the view...exactly what I wanted. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Mrs. Boldrick. Glad to hear you are enjoying everything. No need to climb all those stairs any longer. Plus, the views out to the sound is great! **★★★★★ — Andy Anderson, Sept. 2019** > I've engaged Will on two separate occasions to design beach houses for my family. In both cases we had an idea of what we wanted, but needed someone with Will's expertise to guide us through the process. Will provided a design that was functional, in keeping with current codes, and complete enough for our general contractor and his sub-contractors to fully understand our expectations. I cannot say enough good things about Will. He is patient and especially easy to work with. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Mr. Anderson. Thank you. I do pride myself on listening to my clients and taking the time to make sure they are comfortable with the design and understand the layout. Then add a special element or two. Making the home unique and meaningful. You all were great to work with. Glad the contractor did not have any issue following the plans. I do keep the contractor in mind and strive to provide them with the information they need in an easy and logical fashion. **★★★★★ — HU-568118, Sept. 2019** > I used Guenther Designs and I am very glad to have had Will take our project on. Between his creativity and his high level of detail, he explained all options, and was very easy to work with. > > It was also great to have him guide me through the ARB process, and to have him deal with their politics! > > I highly recommend Guenther Design and Will, for both residential and commercial projects. > > Jay Wiendl **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Glad we were able to get the ARB (architectural review board), to see things our way. All part of the review and approval process. Being the 95 degree summer temps are now fading, you can comfortably enjoy the screen porch. You will be using the fire pit some enough. **★★★★★ — Jim Harwood, Sept. 2019** > From the first walk through of our to be "dream home" I knew Will was the right choice. This was a first time experience for my Wife and I and Will was always patient, alway helpful and knew when to throw in seasoned suggestions. After many changes and redesigns we got our wish. Will was always responsive and and tended to our requests in a timely manner. If we ever venture into another renovation or remodel Will will be our go to guy. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Jim > I was honored that you trusted me to help craft and revitalize your home. You found such an idea spot, on the bluff, over looking the Okatee River. **★★★★★ — Duane Constantino, Sept. 2019** > I met Will over 10 years ago when he was the project Architect on a complicated multi million dollar oceanfront home my company was building. This is not an easy position to fill and he did an excellent job. We formed a good relationship and for more than a decade Will has done design and CAD drafting work for my company. > I have found him to have superior design skills, takes direction very well, completes his work on time and has respect for budget constraints. > Most recently we have been working together on the shop drawings for all of the interiors of an apartment in Manhattan, NY. This has been a difficult and demanding project and as usual Will has performed very well. > More over, I have found him to have an exemplary work ethic and solid character. We have worked together many times on an hourly basis and I always felt that his compensation was fair, justified and reasonable. **Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:** > Duane. Every project is unique and they all have their own quirks. That project had it share, due to the complexity in some areas and factors which were out of our hands. We indeed formed a team and worked through it all. The end result was something to be proud of. I am glad to be able to call you a friend of mine. ## Selected projects - [Berrybay beachside](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berrybay-beachside-pj-vj~7700372) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 16 - Description: New custom home. My client had a second row 1970s beach cottage. We initially walked through the home and discussed how the layout and exterior appearance could be modernized. This is where the full team came to the fore. We discussed our initial thoughts with Hammerhead Custom Builders. It was determined the cottage was too far-gone and it would be more cost effective to raze the house and build anew. With the cottage situated on a tight corner lot, we decided to make use of the airspace and we… - [Finally ready to make it a home and enjoy family time!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/finally-ready-to-make-it-a-home-and-enjoy-family-time-pj-vj~7450720) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 14 - Description: New bespoke home. We started during the early days of covid, having been issued a building permit, the homeowner and builder dealt with numerous setbacks. Finally, the house is ready to be made a home. Family memories are waiting to be made. It all will start here in the very clean and pristine kitchen. Only thing left is to add the family. So happy for them to get to this point! - [Makeover of Kitchen & Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/makeover-of-kitchen-and-master-suite-pj-vj~7192380) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 14 - Description: Home renovation. I was tasked with modernizing a home built in the 80's. The homeowner wanted the kitchen to be more integrated with the family and living areas. Relocate and refresh the existing primary bathroom. In shifting the bathroom and new guest bedroom and bath would be created. All in all the end results speak for themselves. - [The Slater residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-slater-residence-pj-vj~7100457) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 13 - Description: New custom designed home. A family home that will be in the family for generations. - [She Shed or Closet Haven](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/she-shed-or-closet-haven-pj-vj~7012413) - Location: Okatie, SC - Photos: 5 - Description: Renovation. My client requested a sanctuary space where she might be able to get away to possibly have a few girlfriends over to chat and play some cards. In addition, the scope included the creation of a new closet space. There was an existing attic area near by the master bedroom. In our design we decided to incorporate elements that existed in the main great room, mainly the wooden ceiling trusses. The end result is a clean calming environment where she can read, host a small group, or do wha… - [A home designed for a family](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-home-designed-for-a-family-pj-vj~6879512) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 48 - Description: New home design. In collaboration with my client, we designed a family home specific to suite their family's needs. The layout was designed meet the families current configurations yet have an eye to the near future. One member is soon to be off to attend higher education and grandchildren are on the horizon. Our plan accounts for the evolving work environment, where family member can be working remotely. The family was still in the process of moving in when these images where taken. The chairs,… - [On the fairway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-fairway-pj-vj~6846559) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 30 - Description: Custom designed home with a rear pool, spa great room and screened porch over looking a fairway. The home was designed to have a pair of master suites, 2 bedrooms , a bunk room, second floor lounge with a kitchenette. The main living spaces are all open to one another. The family room, breakfast area, kitchen and dining area all adjoining and open to each space. - [Modern Kitchen & Bath makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-and-bath-makeover-pj-vj~6324316) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 16 - Description: Renovation. My client had a modest-sized home of 1,100 square feet. At our initial meeting my client expressed how she wished to have a more modern and open floor plan. The existing galley kitchen was tight and had dated plywood cabinets. Within the original kitchen were the water heater, laundry, and pantry. With smaller homes, it is even more of a challenge to make every inch usable and practical. The home had a screen porch running three quarters the length of the house. This rear section of… - [Beach Cottage Hilton Head Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-cottage-hilton-head-island-pj-vj~5855635) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 16 - Description: Custom designed second row for the beach home, in a gated plantation on Hilton Head Island. The site had its challenges, as I had to allow for an elevated pool in the rear and keep the house back from the main road, all while meeting the Architectural Review Board guidelines. We certainly pushed the site to its limits. The house has two master suites, one on the first floor and another on the second floor, and has a total of 6 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. There is also a central great r… - [A new family home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-new-family-home-pj-vj~7328691) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 22 - Description: Another new bespoke designed family home is being enjoyed by it's new owners. They choose a subtle but bold choice of exterior colors. The shutters and front facing garage door have a soft hue of robin's egg blue. Surely not a color you see on every other home. They are enjoying their new home, yard and pool. - [Low country styled home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/low-country-styled-home-pj-vj~5855617) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 11 - Description: Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association award winning overall BEST EXTERIOR, 2019 The client asked I help with renovating their existing mansard roof home (see before image). After devising a renovation plan, which was then put out for pricing, we studied the cost and the time frame that would be needed to fully complete the renovation. The renovation would have taken over two years to complete, needing to be done in sectioned stages. Alternatively, the client decided to tear the existing hom… - [Projects from 2022](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/projects-from-2022-pj-vj~6891306) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 21 - Description: A series of projects starting or breaking ground in 2022. - [Contemporary flair for a family home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-flair-for-a-family-home-pj-vj~7009867) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 6 - Description: New home, custom designed. Mr. client entrusted me to design a four bedroom home with an office, gym, open kitchen and family room; all with a contemporary styling to the home. I relished the opportunity to show the range of architecture I can provide. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and walk in closet. The rear opens out onto a cover porch with a fire place and wall mounted tv. The interior was crafted in collaboration with my clients to design a unique living room entertainment wall and kitc… - [Beach cottage styled home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-cottage-styled-home-pj-vj~5855630) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 6 - Description: A custom designed home with an open floor plan of the living, kitchen, and eating areas. We razed the existing home, then elevated the new cottage to meet current flood elevation guidelines, all while gaining a view of the sound. - [Contemporary twin beach cottages](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-twin-beach-cottages-pj-vj~5855614) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 19 - Description: These two cottages are mirrored along a central grass lounging area. There is a central fire pit with seating and raised hammock style lounging. Each home has 5 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The homes have a first floor game room. The living, dining, and kitchen areas are on the second level. The owner decided to go with a more minimalist feel on the interior. They also added pops of color throughout the homes. - [New pool pavilion & pool deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-pool-pavilion-and-pool-deck-pj-vj~6618481) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 13 - Description: An addition to a waterfront home. A covered gazebo was added to the existing pool deck. - [Ocean front beach cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-front-beach-cottage-pj-vj~5855645) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 13 - Description: My client had a uniquely shaped flag lot, which limited our overall footprint. Add in the town's vertical set back requirements, and we had an interesting design issue to resolve. We ended up with five bedrooms, each having its own bathroom, with the exception of one shared (Jack & Jill) bathroom between two of the bedrooms. We have a porch with views out to the ocean. We chose HardieShingle siding to minimize upkeep. - [FROG = extra space for the entire family](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/frog-extra-space-for-the-entire-family-pj-vj~7196853) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 8 - [Off the drawing boards and coming out of the Ground!!!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/off-the-drawing-boards-and-coming-out-of-the-ground-pj-vj~6494658) - Location: Hilton Head Island, SC - Photos: 6 - Description: These are photos of two new custom homes designed specifically for these two families. The homes are well under way and should be ready to be moved into later this year. In working with each client, the floor plans were designed to match their lifestyles. Each round of design changes further fine tunes to overall plans. The end result might have been different than what was initially envisioned, but the end result will be that much better for the time and thought put into reviewing the plans whi… - [Carolina room creation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carolina-room-creation-pj-vj~6021245) - Location: Wake Forest, NC - Photos: 10 - Description: Client requested we alter their existing rear deck. They were wanting a two tier deck with the upper section being enclosed creating a four season Carolina Room. The lower deck was eventually, omitted from the project. The upper deck was expanded, new railing installed, new roof framing, sliding "Eze-Breeze" windows and etc... [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/guenther-designs-and-consulting-llc-pfvwus-pf~1479960623) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1195776207.m3u8?s=a1d4f9191ea0bc7b2e41da98938ae93a58dbab21&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of residential buildings do you design?** At Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC, I specialize in a wide array of residential projects. This includes custom new home designs, renovations, and additions like kitchen remodels, master bathroom additions, and garage extensions. I also design guesthouses, pool houses, tiny homes, and even barn conversions, always tailoring the design to your unique lifestyle. **Do you prepare detailed permit-ready construction drawings?** As Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC, I absolutely prepare detailed architectural drawings and provide comprehensive drafting services for new homes, renovations, and additions. My goal is to provide you with all the necessary documentation to bring your vision to life and move forward with your project. **Do you design custom home plans?** Absolutely! Designing custom home plans is a core service at Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC. I pride myself on creating unique designs tailored precisely to your evolving lifestyle and family needs. My goal is to ensure your new home perfectly reflects your vision and provides the ideal living space for you. **Do you design additions, garages, or accessory buildings?** Yes, I frequently design additions, garages, and various accessory buildings. Whether you need a master bathroom addition, a garage extension, a guesthouse, a pool house, or even a barn conversion, I can create a design that seamlessly integrates with your existing property and meets your specific needs. **Do you design post-frame or pole buildings?** While my Houzz profile specifically mentions "Barn Design & Construction," which often utilizes post-frame or pole building techniques, I can certainly discuss your specific needs for such structures. My expertise in various residential and accessory building designs allows me to adapt to different construction methods. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Fireplace both big & small](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/184467751/list/fireplace-both-big-small) — 19 ideas - [Hacienda tile styles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/181605421/list/hacienda-tile-styles) — 12 ideas - [pool & outdoor living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131403614/list/pool-outdoor-living) — 73 ideas - [Projects that inspire GD&C](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135726870/list/projects-that-inspire-gd-c) — 128 ideas - [Kitchen ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137905020/list/kitchen-ideas) — 57 ideas - [Contemp bathrooms: overlay cabinet doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127066895/list/contemp-bathrooms-overlay-cabinet-doors) — 15 ideas - [Mason 14 Ridgewood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154718258/list/mason-14-ridgewood) — 21 ideas - [Open plan concept](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127378642/list/open-plan-concept) — 7 ideas - [Clean, yet simple](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126540729/list/clean-yet-simple) — 24 ideas - [Scullery](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135675279/list/scullery) — 9 ideas - [interior elements](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146709488/list/interior-elements) — 25 ideas - [Walston: mid century](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159488160/list/walston-mid-century) — 2 ideas - [Family lockers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135675255/list/family-lockers) — 2 ideas - [Bristol: new stair concepts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158023763/list/bristol-new-stair-concepts) — 11 ideas - [Front entry ways with curb appeal](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126540542/list/front-entry-ways-with-curb-appeal) — 5 ideas - [Shingle style homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126540852/list/shingle-style-homes) — 4 ideas - [Trim styles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135726577/list/trim-styles) — 20 ideas - [Low Country design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126540832/list/low-country-design) — 5 ideas - [Mahia Alex](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141833506/list/mahia-alex) — 18 ideas - [46 Leamington french country inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138894438/list/46-leamington-french-country-inspiration) — 14 ideas [See all 28 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/guentherdandc) ## Community Q&A **Q: Nucedar Shake Color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, love this house! Can you share the color of the Nucedar siding? Is it Worldly Gray? A: Mrs. Hetzel, as I recall the Nucedar color that we used was Argos. The other siding was then painted to match the Agros color. I do hope that helps. **Q: Is that wallpaper on the ceiling?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the wood on the ceiling actual wood or is it wallpaper? If it's wallpaper, where did it come from? Thanks! A: Angelique Andrae It is actually stained 1x6 tongue and groove, as I recall. It might be 1x8. I am not sure of the stain or finish on the boards. **Q: Paint Colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you share the exterior paint colors used for the sideing and trim? Also, are the windows bronze or black? A: Mrs. Eliis, per my records Shingles: weathered wood Exterior siding: Benjamin Mooore - Lilac Hush CSP-490 Exterior trim: Benjamin Moore - Cream Froth OC-97 Windows: Sierra Pacific - Bronze 024 I trust this helps with the color selection for your project. Will Guenther **Q: siding material** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me What’s the siding material and style name? A: @newyorker1212 NuCedar does have some very nice products. There are becoming more popular. https://jainbuildingproducts.com/nucedar/nucedar-siding-products/nucedar-shingles **Q: what’s the name of the siding please?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the siding color A: Sorry for the delayed reponse. I believe the color was Argos, that was used. **Q: Love the color!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me the house paint colors? Thank you in advance! A: The body color is by Sherwin Williams, River Birch SW3024. The trim color is Sherwin Williams, as well. That color is Reticerce SW6064 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-20.*