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# Rowland Design

Original Houzz profile: [Rowland Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rowland-design-pfvwus-pf~1669423010)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN
- **Serves:** Indianapolis, Southport, Castleton
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2012–2017), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Founded in 1968, Rowland Design is a collection of architects, graphic and interior designers united by one goal: enhancing the lives of our clients.  All of our work is rooted in collaboration: engaging client and designer closely in the design process. 

Rowland Design is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise, and we are also certified as a small business by the Small Business Administration.  Rowland Design’s office is staffed with designers and architects certified by the US National Green Building Council, the American Institute of Architects, the International Interior Design Association, the American Society of Interior Designers, the Society for Environmental Graphic Designers, the National Council for Interior Design Qualification, and several other national organizations.

Rowland Design’s work has been recognized by the following organizations and publications: Contract magazine, the American Institute of Architects, the International Interior Design Association, Interior Design magazine, the International Facility Management Association, Associated Builders & Contractors, and more.  

Our primary goal as a design firm is to create spaces that fit your needs and exceed your expectations.  We look forward to working with you.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Sustainable Design
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building
- Space Planning
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Drafting
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Structural Engineering
- Basement Remodeling
- Barn Design & Construction
- Mudroom Design
- Attic Conversion
- Basement Design
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Modular Home Additions
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Rooftop Deck Installation

### Areas Served

- Indianapolis
- Southport
- Castleton

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Rowland Design |
| Address | 702 North Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, United States |
| Phone | (317) 636-3980 |
| Website | http://www.rowlanddesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 153 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/\#!/rowlanddesign
- X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/rowlanddesign
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/106850?trk=tyah
- Blog — http://www.rowlanddesign.com/blog/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Rowland Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rowland-design-pfvwus-pf~1669423010)
- **Website:** http://www.rowlanddesign.com
- **Phone:** (317) 636-3980

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Best of Houzz 2012 Design Award
- Best of Houzz 2012 Service Award
- Best of Houzz 2015 Design Award

- **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2012–2017), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642)
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937)
- [AIA Indiana](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-indiana-pfvwus-pf~664120380)
- [ASID Indiana](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-indiana-pfvwus-pf~1863949764)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — Usha Raghavan, Oct. 2015**

> Worked with this company on multiple projects.. Started a few years ago with the basement remodel.. We went to them at the last moment with a question on a difficult design decision on the bar location.. We came back with a whole new perspective on the the design and we loved it! That is what they do. They take you to a different level and that comes from their experience. We have since been their customer. They have helped us with the redesign of the kitchen, and outdoor patio and deck area. They also helped us with redecoration. There are very few rooms in the house that has not been touched by them. We are very happy with their work. Very professional but at the same time very friendly. God knows how many times i have jerked them around at the last moment with indecision or change in design request / change in decision. They have always been wonderful and very accommodating.. Love working with them. Our main contact is Sarah, who is a managing partner there. She is the main reason why we love them so much. Be it her design skills or her interpersonal skills. We are very happy.

**Comment from Rowland Design:**

> Thank you so much! Personal relationships are such an important part of what we do. We feel honored and lucky to connect with great clients like you!

**★★★★★ — sswenberg, Oct. 2015**

> Rowland Design did the residential styling and design work for a new home I was planning to build.  This was a tough project for them because I gave them a floor plan that I loved but the elevations were uninspiring and needed help.  Rowland was able to design beautiful exterior elevations with minimal changes to the floor plan.  They also helped me refine several of the interior design details which did not impact the cost but really improved the home.   I should have gotten them involved from the start but fortunately they were able to work with what I gave them and saved the project... which turned out beautifully!

**Comment from Rowland Design:**

> Thank you for the kind words! Sometimes the smallest details really do make the biggest impact on a project. We certainly appreciate the opportunity to help make your new house a home!

**★★★★★ — akexplorer, Oct. 2015**

> This a wonderful company and people to work with. They understand what you are looking for, come in within budget, adaptable to changes and creative. I have worked with them on many projects and I never work with anyone else. I really enjoy going to the office to look at the items.

**Comment from Rowland Design:**

> Thank you! Likewise, we love working with you and are honored that you select us time and time again as your preferred designer!

**★★★★★ — boissono, Oct. 2015**

> we added a second story on top of a ranch style house. Eric's design was really great with so many interesting ideas and they were really great to adapt to the budget. we highly recommend them

**Comment from Rowland Design:**

> Thank you for allowing us to collaborate on such a fun project! It was truly a pleasure to work with you.

## Selected projects

- [Modern Georgian Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-georgian-home-pj-vj~11610)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Designed for the lifestyle of a well-traveled and eclectically minded family, this five-bedroom Georgian home is organized around a central hall leading to an octagonal breakfast room. Its abundant windows and color palette of golden straw, camel, warm gray and cream combined with porcelain and maple floors fill the home with light. Lush panels of silk and linen frame the window in a manner that accentuates the height of the spaces and softens the abundant stained and painted woodwork details th…
- [Modern Downtown Indianapolis Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-downtown-indianapolis-condo-pj-vj~1280113)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 7
- [Alpha Phi - University of Texas at Austin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alpha-phi-university-of-texas-at-austin-pj-vj~1283442)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 7
- [Regency Inspired Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/regency-inspired-residence-pj-vj~144629)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Second Story Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/second-story-addition-pj-vj~913584)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: This once typical, red brick 1970s ranch was transformed into a whole new style of home. Instead of building out, a second story was designed while the main floor space was reconfigured. A seldom-used dining room was converted to a large foyer and room for the stairway. The front door was shifted and enlarged allowing for an oversized door and concrete column giving the home a more contemporary look. The new second story includes a master suite with vaulted ceilings and a home office.
- [Northern Michigan Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northern-michigan-cottage-pj-vj~11608)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Although new, this cottage was traditionally conceived as two structures that had been united: an original cottage and an out-building connected by a porch. On the main level, the cottage contains the kitchen, breakfast area, and entry/dining area. The second level has two bedrooms, each with access to a porch, individual baths, and a casual family room. The out-building contains the master bedroom with access to the main deck and a master bath that includes a tub with a direct view to Lake Mich…
- [Neoclassical Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neoclassical-estate-pj-vj~913553)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: 10 years of planning, collecting, designing and building, brought the vision for this grand residence to fruition. The exterior façade and interior design were influenced by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s estate in Paris’s Bois de Boulogne and a neoclassical design aesthetic. Clean, neutral walls and white moldings are accented with hues of pale lavender, soft teal, gold and champagne throughout the main level. A large, custom patterned rug in the living room unites and grounds the surroundin…
- [Comfortable Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/comfortable-condo-pj-vj~915706)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: A comfortable condo located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
- [Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority - University of Southern California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alpha-gamma-delta-sorority-university-of-southern-california-pj-vj~1283419)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: The Spanish Colonial architectural style of Southern California radiates through this redesign of an existing chapter house for Alpha Gamma Delta at the University of Southern California. Ornate details and stonework at the entry help to convey period design style. A complete redesign of the first floor was also completed to accommodate the newly colonized group’s needs for social gathering and community activities. The spirit of the sorority and the University are celebrated through color and f…
- [Louisville Urban Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/louisville-urban-condo-pj-vj~11609)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Nestled in an urban high rise, this previous suburban dweller sought to dramatically reinvent her lifestyle through the design of an open loft focused on entertaining and meditative calm. The spare, contemplative retreat centers all cognitive and physical attention on the soothing presence of the Ohio River: furnishings are clean-lined, finishes are quiet and rotating, and a regional art collection is strategically placed so as not to distract from the river’s peaceful existence.
- [Contemporary Arts and Crafts Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-arts-and-crafts-home-pj-vj~913612)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Brandt Steele, the architect of this 1904 home, designed the interior with a simple Arts and Crafts vernacular, an aesthetic that made it an easy blend with the recent contemporary makeover. While many of the original spaces and details remain, rooms were re-purposed and or re-proportioned to create a modern living environment. A small dark kitchen and two adjacent rooms were combined to create a large brightly lit galley kitchen with plenty of storage and a direct connection to a new family roo…
- [Mid-Century Ranch Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-ranch-addition-pj-vj~11607)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: This addition to a 1952 ranch house consists of a kitchen expansion and bedroom addition with bath. The emphasis on sustainability is evidenced in the live roof on the kitchen, the reuse of existing limestone for the two-sided fireplace and extensive solar planning to reduce the need for artificial lighting. The adaptable bedroom addition serves a child now, but can be re-purposed as a ground floor master in the future.
- [Historic Home Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-addition-pj-vj~11611)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This seamless addition to a 1920s family home is centered around the display of a premier collection of political memorabilia and the introduction of a grade level master suite and informal lounge area. The three level project is dominated by a dramatic winding staircase, extensive woodwork and abundant natural light. Accentuated with period furnishings and decorative art from the nineteenth century and innumerable volumes of political history, this environment is a true reflection of the homeow…

[See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rowland-design-pfvwus-pf~1669423010)

## Community Q&A

**Q: what is the paint color please?** *(in Photo Questions)*

what is the paint color please?

A: Hello achunov, thank you for your question! We do not have the paint color saved from this project, but a similar color you might like would be Georgian Bay by Sherwin-Williams.

**Q: what is the paint color please?** *(in Photo Questions)*

what is the paint color please?

A: Hi achunov! We do not have the paint color saved from this project, but a similar color would be Cilantro by Sherwin-Williams. We hope this helps!

**Q: Can you tell me where I can get these lights?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Beautiful Lights over the island!  Can you tell me where I can purchase them?

A: Tip from Houzz: Pendants are usually hung 60 to 66 inches from the floor to their bottom rim. Those guidelines are subject to change, however. The height of the inhabitants, the design of the pendant and the task to be illuminated all work together to determine the proper height for a given installation.

**Q: Paint** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the paint color on the ceiling ?

A: The ceiling paint is ICI "Tuscan Tan" in flat finish.

**Q: Hood** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi can you tell me width of hood and width of cabinets on either side of it?

A: The hood is 3'-6" and the cabinets are 10" each.

**Q: What is the name of the paint color and what brand would it be.  Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: This color is Pratt & Lambert "Corncake Muffin" in flat finish.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*