--- title: "J Visser Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-visser-design-pfvwus-pf~1887520311 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1887520311.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "J Visser Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9bb3fb9c0dac5663_9939-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "5500 Cascade Rd SE Suite 210, Grand Rapids MI 49546, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, United States" latitude: 42.928 longitude: -85.5483 phone: "(616) 954-2509" website: http://www.jvisser.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 370 last_updated: 2026-08-15 --- # J Visser Design Original Houzz profile: [J Visser Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-visser-design-pfvwus-pf~1887520311) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI - **Serves:** Grand Rapids - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2022), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves J. Visser Design is an award winning residential design firm that believes well designed houses will enhance the quality of life for the people that live in them. There are infinite ways to arrange rooms to create a house. It is the site, client's wishes, and budget that give direction to what is the appropriate design. A well designed house has a sense of order, and this order carries throughout the building down to the smallest detail. Details, craftsmanship, and basic good taste are the characteristics of houses that delight and endure. They look better with age; they grow more loved as the years go by. They add value to their owners and their communities. We design houses that stand the test of time. ### Areas Served - Grand Rapids ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | J Visser Design | | Address | 5500 Cascade Rd SE Suite 210, Grand Rapids MI 49546, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, United States | | Phone | (616) 954-2509 | | Website | http://www.jvisser.com | | Followers on Houzz | 370 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [J Visser Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-visser-design-pfvwus-pf~1887520311) - **Website:** http://www.jvisser.com - **Phone:** (616) 954-2509 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2022), for Design. **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 Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1477551635) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Cannarsa Structure and Design, March 2020** > I've worked with Jeff and Curtis for years and know first-hand that they and their associates are the epitome of professionalism and creative talent. I have zero hesitation in referring my clients to this amazing firm because they listen intently to clients needs and wants, and they are completely adept at bridging styles from modern to traditional, and everything in between. They create unique breathtaking homes that reflect their owners, not a cookie-cutter. They are true team players, and do everything they can to make the process enjoyable for clients and colleagues. Highly (very highly) recommended. **★★★★★ — Raymar Homes, April 2014** > We have worked with the team at J.Visser Design on several projects and I can honestly say they are one of the most talented design firms in Grand Rapids.They are truly interested in serving their client with great design, service, and within the clients budget. The design process is not about them, it's about their customer. Their projects are fun to build and their designs fits what their clients ask for. > > Curt and Jeff embrace teamwork, so when the design is complete, the client can rest assured it can be built for the budget they want, it has the features they desire, and the home will be distinctly yours! > > I highly recommend J.Visser Design! > > Raymond Pung > Raymar Homes **★★★★★ — Scott Christopher Homes, April 2014** > We have enjoyed working with the team at J Visser Design for many years on multiple amazing projects! They have a creative and unique approach to each project and are truly focused on each client’s needs. Their team does a great job of not only listening to what the client wants, but offers insight and experience that ensures a successful endeavor for everyone involved in the project. We highly recommend J. Visser Design and look forward to collaborating on many more exciting projects in the future. **★★★★★ — kvandenelst, March 2014** > Last year we went through a complete "down to the studs" remodel of our home on Lake Michigan and choose J Visser Design to design the new home. We were and continue to be extremely happy with our home. They are excellent listeners and because of this we only made a couple of changes on the first design! They came up with ideas we had not thought about and many of those ideas are what is making our home so great to live in. I would strongly recommend using J Visser Design for any home remodel or build. **★★★★★ — The Woodshop Inc., March 2014** > We worked with a client and a J. Visser Design on the building of a large custom home in the area, and what a great building experience! Visser and his team provided our client with a beautiful design that fit perfectly on their heavily wooded & landscaped lot. The home was featured in Shore Magazine for its interior & exterior detail and excellence. We would highly recommend J. Visser Design and their team for your new construction design and building needs. > > Jason Mitchell > The Woodshop, Inc. > Crown Point, IN 46307 **★★★★★ — LPTT - Landscape Design, March 2014** > I highly creative and thoughtful design firm. They truly have the ability to create something unique and beautiful. It was my pleasure to have an opportunity to work with such a gifted team. **★★★★★ — David Morren, Oct. 2013** > We have collaborated on many projects with J.Visser Design. We are a custom new home and renovation contractor. The guys at J.Visser are creative, fun, collaborative and produce really great designs **★★★★★ — User, May 2013** > I have provided kitchen and bath projects on many J Visser Designs projects over the years. Their designs and floor plans make my job easy. They are fantastic and providing spaces that work for great kitchens. They are always considerate of ample space for walkways and appliances. Jeff and team are easy to work with and work with us very well to deliver the client's desires. **★★★★★ — New Urban Home Builders, March 2013** > Jeff Visser is an extremely skilled and talented residential designer. He has an amazing eye for detail, scale, and proportion. His home flow well and have tremendous character and charm. I think that anyone that meets him and see's his work, will understand why he is one of the top designers in West Michigan and will want to work with him. I highly recommend J. Visser Design and will continue to enjoy building his homes. ## Selected projects - [Point West at Macatawa Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-west-at-macatawa-park-pj-vj~343265) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 36 - [Ada, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ada-michigan-pj-vj~151771) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Northern Michigan Cottages](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northern-michigan-cottages-pj-vj~151829) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [Grand Rapids, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grand-rapids-michigan-pj-vj~151777) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - [Gun Lake, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gun-lake-michigan-pj-vj~151801) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Lake Michigan, St Joseph](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-michigan-st-joseph-pj-vj~151775) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Mackinaw Island, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mackinaw-island-michigan-pj-vj~151781) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [North Muskegon, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-muskegon-michigan-pj-vj~204287) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Saugatuck, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saugatuck-michigan-pj-vj~141285) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Whitehall, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whitehall-michigan-pj-vj~151785) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Zeeland, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zeeland-michigan-pj-vj~151783) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [FL Wright Studio Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fl-wright-studio-garage-pj-vj~753868) - Location: Grand Rapids, MI - Photos: 21 - Description: This garage was built for a home commissioned to Frank Lloyd Wright in 1909. The home was completed by colleagues in Wright's studio while Wright traveled abroad. We built the garage, designed by J. Visser Design, to complement the original architecture of the existing home. - [Blue View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-view-pj-vj~2618550) - Location: Holland, MI - Photos: 4 - Description: Every breathtaking view of the water influenced the design of this space. The layout, the wall colors, the lighting... even the countertops... highlight the beauty that lies just outside the window panes. - [Pentwater Cottage, on Pentwater Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pentwater-cottage-on-pentwater-lake-pj-vj~459523) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: "We have a very busy lifestyle, and the second we are up there we relax and unwind." (homeowner) The owners of this Pentwater home envisioned it as a place of tranquility, a true getaway for their family. They imagined a place where they could spend time with their boys, aged 6 and 7, and where they could build family memories together. Jennifer's role as interior designer was to bring the architectural design by Jeff Visser into the home, creating a cohesive relationship between the expression… - [Thornapple River Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thornapple-river-renovation-pj-vj~5423628) - Location: Grand Rapids, MI - Photos: 35 - [Modern Prairie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-prairie-pj-vj~2096190) - Location: Forest Hills, MI - Photos: 24 - Description: Photos by gsStudios - [Cascade Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cascade-modern-pj-vj~2592393) - Location: Grand Rapids, MI - Photos: 21 - [Thornapple River Bluff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thornapple-river-bluff-pj-vj~600559) - Location: Caledonia, MI - Photos: 8 - [Hawthorne At Point West](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hawthorne-at-point-west-pj-vj~852204) - Location: Holland, MI - Photos: 5 - Description: Lakeside Living at it's Best On Lake Macatawa in Holland - [The Great Lakes Story](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-great-lakes-story-pj-vj~565962) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - Description: Mike Schaap Builders, together with waterfront design specialist Jeff Visser, crafted a timeless home that adapted to the family’s evolving needs, inside and out. The rare site, featuring a 320-foot rounded point, became an inspiring canvas for this picture perfect home that sits along the soft curve of the shoreline with panoramic views. [See all 31 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/j-visser-design-pfvwus-pf~1887520311) ## Community Q&A **Q: Exterior** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you inform me on material you used on the external walls. It looks amazing would love it on house I'm about to build. Lyn wa A: machine cut cedar shakes with a semi transparent stain **Q: Who is the manufacturer of the product on the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is the manufacturer of the V-Groove product on the walls? It's lovely! A: Hi Justin. The wood was applied to the wall custom by the builder. **Q: Love the windows!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are they from? A: Pella windows were used on this project **Q: Back porch** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the material on the floor of this porch? Would it withstand cold weather elements ? A: Bluestone. Yes it does, we use it often here in Michigan. **Q: Was this project a new build or a renovation?** *(in Photo Questions)* Did you start with an existing structure and renovate, or demolish and rebuild on this site? A: Hi, There was a portion of the structure that was existing. It was completely renovated and additional new structures were added and tied in to the original. Thank you. **Q: Love the pendant lights** *(in Photo Questions)* Who manufactures or sells the silver pendant lights? A: Francesca Owings Interiors out of Grand Rapids, MI took care of this. They should be able to point you in the right direction. Thank you. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*