--- title: "Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/stephen-davis-home-designs-llc-pfvwus-pf~1544664725 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1544664725.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/71f3c901055e0a83_2087-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Tennessee 37922, United States" latitude: 35.858 longitude: -84.1194 phone: "(865) 694-4477" website: http://sdhomedesigns.com/ rating: 4.9 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 110 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC > Knoxville Area Custom Home Designs \| > 4x Best of Houzz! Original Houzz profile: [Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/stephen-davis-home-designs-llc-pfvwus-pf~1544664725) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** TN - **Serves:** Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Franklin, Brentwood, Lebanon, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Farragut, Alcoa, Lenoir City, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Houston TX, North Carolina, South Bend IN, South Carolina - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - High-end - Offers Custom Work ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - High-end - Offers Custom Work Visit our website: www.sdhomedesigns.com At Stephen Davis Home Designs, our mission is to serve our clientele faithfully by designing timeless architecture that exceeds client expectations of aesthetic distinction and functionality, and that enhances and improves the community in which it resides. We offer custom house plans as well as hundreds of plans already in-stock. There are plans to meet most any need and budget. Whether new construction or remodel, each job receives our utmost attention to detail, utilizing all possible space, while fulfilling the layout desires of each customer. We have several speculative plans that are proven sellers, for contractors searching for that perfect house to build and sell. All work is done in-house by professional, experienced designers and drafters. Each project is billed by the square foot and set up on a specific payment schedule, with the last payment due as final drawings are released. Though we offer regular office hours, we also meet with clients during evenings and weekends by appointment. Stephen Davis has over thirty years of experience designing award-winning homes of distinction. He hails from a family of creative artists and has been a musician, courtroom artist, cartoonist and painter before discovering his love of architectural design. He has studied architecture firsthand by traveling to over thirty countries on five continents, enabling him to approach each design project from a well-rounded perspective, blending uniqueness with tradition, regardless of style. His designs can also be found in Southern Living and are featured regularly in numerous magazine publications. ### Services Provided - 3D Modeling - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Building Design - Construction Drawings - Custom Homes - Drafting - Floor Plans - House Plans ### Areas Served - Nashville - Knoxville - Chattanooga - Franklin - Brentwood - Lebanon - Maryville - Oak Ridge - Farragut - Alcoa - Lenoir City - Chicago IL - Dallas TX - Houston TX - North Carolina - South Bend IN - South Carolina ### Typical Job Cost $1000 - 40,000 $1000 - $40,000 is our range for in-stock plans. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC | | Address | Tennessee 37922, United States | | Phone | (865) 694-4477 | | Website | http://sdhomedesigns.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 110 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephen-Davis-Home-Designs/547055395324830 - Blog — http://sdhomedesigns.com/publications/ ## Offers Best of Houzz Winner Two Years Running! _Thank you to our clients past & present_ (valid through March 2017) ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/stephen-davis-home-designs-llc-pfvwus-pf~1544664725) - **Website:** http://sdhomedesigns.com/ - **Phone:** (865) 694-4477 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2025), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-greater-knoxville-pfvwus-pf~562954455) - [Home Builders Association Of Tennessee](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-tennessee-pfvwus-pf~94237949) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 20 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 4.8 - Communication: 4.8 - Value: 4.8 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-605040115, Jan. 2024** > This is the best company who make our dream home turn in to reality!! Gus Carodine is the best architect who help us a lot during the process of making our home design and he is the best!!! I would recommend everyone to go with this company if you want to make your dream home turn in to reality!!! **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that we were able to help turn your dream home into a reality. We strive to provide exceptional service and create homes that exceed our clients' expectations. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your home-building journey. We wish you many happy years in your new dream home! **★★★★★ — Steve Coulombe, Jan. 2024** > In early 2023, we began working with Stephen Davis Home Designs (SDHD), LLC in Knoxville TN to customize one of their designs, "the Olivia" plan. Having in the past worked with an architect to design our existing lakefront home, we had pretty high expectations for SDHD. Gus and his team not only met those expectations, they exceeded them in every way. Our final home design is beautiful; we expect to start construction in Spring 2024. > > Gus melds artistic architectural creativity with adept mastery of the computer design skills so necessary today. Starting with an existing SDHD plan that we liked, we were able to quickly identify and implement many custom features that were important to us. The entire process of working together in front of a large, high-definition screen to make these changes, and try out some new ideas, was very efficient and kept the architectural costs down significantly (as compared to our previous experience). > > What made this experience actually enjoyable, was the entirely personable and cooperative nature of the primary person we worked with, Gus. We looked forward to our plan review meetings, and often we were reluctant to leave. He consistently ensured we were happy with the end product! We strongly recommend SDHD for your custom home design, and ask for Gus! **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Thank you, Steve, for your review! We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you and Karen and our team thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We are excited to see your home come to life during the construction process! **★★★★★ — Leslie Boor, Dec. 2023** > We worked with Gus Carodine at Stephen Davis Home Designs to create our forever home. Gus was prompt in responding to inquiries and suggestions. He LISTENED to everything we discussed and desired for our home design. Gus explained why certain elements were suggested and also offered variations that were aesthetically pleasing to us and functional for the home design. He worked constantly to keep us informed and keep our project moving forward to completion. Gus is extremely knowledgeable, polite, conscientious, efficient and personable. We highly recommend Gus and his team at Stephen Davis Home Design! **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Thank you for your positive feedback about Gus and the team at Stephen Davis Home Designs! We are delighted to hear about your experience and appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to seeing your home on construction! **★★★★★ — Susan Wenzel, March 2022** > Stephen Davis Home Design, LLC is the company that our home builder uses for their architectural design services. We worked with Gus Carrodine throughout the entire process. We could not be more satisfied with the service we received. Because we are not local to their location, all meetings were virtual or by phone. Gus availed himself almost immediately after our requests. He was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating throughout the entire process. He worked tirelessly to meet all our requests, changes, and clarifications. He listened to what we were looking for and his ideas and suggestions were spot on. Highly recommend Stephen Davis Home Design. **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Thank you very much for taking the time to review our firm Susan! It was a pleasure to work with you and your husband. We look forward to seeing future progress of your home build. **★★★★ — Bob, Feb. 2022** > Gus did a great job on our plans. We had not anticipated that we would be required by our county :( to provide some, so the cost was not expected. That said, Gus was very prepared and professional. He showed us what he came up with based on what our contractor told him. Then he listened to our questions and ideas and made suggestions when we asked for them. **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Thank you for taking the time to review us Bob! We appreciate your business! **★★★★★ — Stephanie, Feb. 2022** > Stephen Davis Home Designs came highly recommended and for good reason. I was trying to create my forever home but showed up with a mixed bag of ideas and designs. I worked closely with Gus and after patiently listening to my long wish list and frequent change requests, he pulled all the pieces together and came up with the perfect floor plan. They are lucky to have Gus on their team. He is professional, respectful and knowledgable providing valuable insight and direction throughout the process. My recommendation... do it right the first time and go with Stephen Davis **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Thank you so much for your kind words Stephanie! We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience at our office. Thank you for your business! **★★★★★ — abrahamsonjanet, Oct. 2018** > We hired Stephen Davis Home Designs to design an average sized home. They had many larger projects, but treated our project as though it were their most important. The plan they came up with for us was perfect for our needs, and we recommend Stephen Davis Home Designs and Gus Carodine highly! **★★★★★ — Brooklyn Sawyers Belk, Nov. 2017** > We had the pleasure of working with Gus Carodine at Stephen Davis Home Designs. It was among the most professional, pleasurable experiences we have experienced. My husband and I are attorneys with a keen eye for details and high expectations. At every turn, Gus exceeded those expectations. He provided us with a floor plan of our dream home based on one of there model plans but with our modifications. He provided suggestions along the way to guide us, but was never pushy and was always very polite. He worked quickly without sacrificing quality. We could not be more pleased. He must be a person of extreme character and a person of faith as his kindness and good heartedness showed. Further, not only was Gus, as the architect, excellent, the support staff was also wonderful. Kim, the front desk receptionist, is kind with a wonderful sense of humor. They both treated us well including when we had to bring our newborn son to appointments. Last, we are racial minorities and are particularly interested in fair and equal treatment wherever we do business. We got that fair and equal treatment at Stephen Davis Home Designs. We strongly recommend the company and particularly Gus Carodine without hesitation or reservation. Excellent experience!!! **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Thank you very much, Brooklyn! We are very glad that you and your husband, Lamont, had such a great experience! It is part of our mission to provide high-quality customer service and to exceed the expectations of our clients. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with you on your home design and look forward to seeing pictures soon! Thank you! **★★★★★ — matthewestridge, Oct. 2016** > Stephen Davis was strategically helpful, quick to find a solution, and honest with recommendations that saved us cost. Gus was absolutely a pleasure to work with, had ingenious ways to save space/utilize space, and took the time to fully understand our needs. **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Thank you for your review, Matt! It was a pleasure working with you. We appreciate your business! **★★★★★ — whitneychilders, Oct. 2016** > Everyone at the office is very helpful and courteous. All of our questions were answered in a timely manner. This was our first time dealing with a remodel and using an architect. The process was smooth and uneventful. Mr Davis had lots of great ideas and listened to our concerns as well. We are very excited to get started on our project. **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Whitney, it was a pleasure working with you and your husband. Thank you for taking the time to review us. **★★★★★ — HU-939037, Sept. 2016** > Very helpful and great to work with. Handled everything very timely and professionally. Gus in the office was great to work with. **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Thank you for taking the time to review us! We appreciate your business! **★★★★★ — John Dreiser, Nov. 2015** > Stephen and his team did a great job of listening to ideas and turning them into plans for our dream home! We had searched and searched for a house plan prior to deciding that we would need a residential home designer or architect. We interviewed Stephen and several architects. Stephen took the time to get out ideas for each room and the overall theme of the house and ended up with a great, custom design. **Comment from Stephen Davis Home Designs, LLC:** > Thanks so much for the review. We appreciate your business. ## Selected projects - [Suzanne In Stock Home Plan \| Charleston, SC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suzanne-in-stock-home-plan-charleston-sc-pj-vj~7300885) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 29 - [Ambler In Stock Home Plans \| Tennessee New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ambler-in-stock-home-plans-tennessee-new-construction-pj-vj~7280819) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 21 - [Bessette In Stock Home Plan \| Tennessee New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bessette-in-stock-home-plan-tennessee-new-construction-pj-vj~7280811) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 30 - [Hitherwood In Stock Home Plan \| Texas New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hitherwood-in-stock-home-plan-texas-new-construction-pj-vj~7292321) - Location: Seminole, TX - Photos: 11 - [Fieldstream \|\| In Stock Home Plan \| New Construction Tennessee](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fieldstream-in-stock-home-plan-new-construction-tennessee-pj-vj~7292341) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 39 - [Clermont In Stock Home Plan \| Tennessee New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clermont-in-stock-home-plan-tennessee-new-construction-pj-vj~7292331) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 57 - [Bromley In Stock Home Plans \| Tennessee New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bromley-in-stock-home-plans-tennessee-new-construction-pj-vj~7280843) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 50 - [Burleigh In Stock Home Plan \| Knoxville New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burleigh-in-stock-home-plan-knoxville-new-construction-pj-vj~7292312) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 31 - [Walcott](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walcott-pj-vj~2288411) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 27 - [Dinsmore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dinsmore-pj-vj~1984751) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 30 - [The Hermitage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-hermitage-pj-vj~1116356) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 13 - [Variety of Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/variety-of-exteriors-pj-vj~1114711) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 4 - [MacDonald](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/macdonald-pj-vj~1287526) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 3 - [Ellington Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ellington-estate-pj-vj~1694229) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 3 - [Williamson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/williamson-pj-vj~1355298) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 10 - [Bible Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bible-remodel-pj-vj~1355378) - Location: Morristown, TN - Photos: 13 - Description: Remodel Project. - [The Westwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-westwood-pj-vj~1355269) - Location: Knoxville, TN - Photos: 14 - [Simmons](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/simmons-pj-vj~1348677) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: The Simmons House design was featured in the Knoxville Cityview Magazine from Nantucket Memories. - [Hitherwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hitherwood-pj-vj~1349898) - Location: Louisville, TN - Photos: 9 - [Stonecrest Manor - Morristown, TN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stonecrest-manor-morristown-tn-pj-vj~1349943) - Location: Morristown, TN - Photos: 16 [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/stephen-davis-home-designs-llc-pfvwus-pf~1544664725) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1095439894.m3u8?s=9ea037423cab961cf064a8811b23154a62ce2bf1&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 comprehensive plans are meticulously crafted to ensure clarity and accuracy for your builder and local authorities, streamlining your construction process from start to finish. **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** We specialize in custom home design and new construction, creating timeless architecture tailored to individual client needs. We also undertake remodel projects, focusing on maximizing space and fulfilling specific layout desires to enhance your living environment. **What types of residential buildings do you design?** We specialize in designing custom homes and offer a wide selection of in-stock house plans for new construction. Our expertise covers various residential building designs, focusing on aesthetic distinction and functionality to meet diverse client needs, whether for new builds or remodels. **How do you help clients design within their construction budget?** We strive to blend beauty, function, and cost effectively. We offer a range of plans to suit various budgets and work closely with you to make design choices that align with your financial goals, ensuring your dream home is achievable without compromising quality. **Do you design custom home plans?** Yes, absolutely! We specialize in designing custom home plans tailored to your unique vision and lifestyle. Our mission is to create timeless architecture that exceeds your expectations for both aesthetic distinction and functionality, making your dream home a reality. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Hamby's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59975527/list/hamby-s-ideas) — 12 ideas - [Williamson ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52510630/list/williamson-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/stephendavishomedesigns) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love this room! Can you tell me the paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you! This home was the 2009 Knoxville Symphony League Home. If you're familiar with Symphony League Homes, you know that each room has a different interior designer. If I'm not mistaken, the designer for the Great Room was Soo Cha Griffith of Knoxville, 865-588-2888. Hopefully, she can provide you the room color. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*