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# Gary Nance Design

> Indianapolis Top Architectural Designer \| 8X Best Of Houzz Winner

Original Houzz profile: [Gary Nance Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gary-nance-design-pfvwus-pf~2113948572)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Carmel, IN
- **Serves:** Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Lawrence, Westfield, Zionsville, McCordsville, Meridian Hills, Rocky Ripple, Williams Creek, Spring Hills, Castleton, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, Naples, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2012–2023), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Locally owned
- Published nationally

### Business highlights

- Best of Houzz winner
- Locally owned
- Published nationally

Gary Nance offers more than thirty years of residential and commercial experience. He brings a fresh mix of classic style, emphasizing functional design plans and architectural details. Working closely with clients and contractors he incorporates the integrity through the design as well as the construction process of each project.

He has been featured on the cover of several Better Homes and Gardens publications and local magazines such as House Trends, Indianapolis Monthly and the Indianapolis Business Journal. In addition, his previous residence which he designed was on the cover of Better Homes and Gardens Planning Issue and their Home Building Idea cover. Gary was also published in Traditional Home Magazine featuring a cottage he designed on Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana.

He premiered his product line The Gary Nance Collection at High Point Market of Custom Light Fixtures, Hardware & Stair Spindles which is all made in the U.S.A.

In 2021 he visited the headquarters of Oikos Architetture D'ingresso located 50 km from Venice, Italy to experience the design process, manufacturing and tests for the custom-made safety doors. After coordinating with Oikos he was one of three designers in the United States to have a project featured in their l’atelier catalog.

Most recently he is working on a family estate in Franklin, Tennessee, a winery in the Finger Lakes of Upstate New York, cottages on Lake Charlevoix, Michigan and a family compound on the North Shore of Chicago.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Project Management
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Barn Design & Construction
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Site Preparation
- Laundry Room Design
- Modular Home Additions
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Custom Home

### Areas Served

- Indianapolis
- Carmel
- Fishers
- Noblesville
- Lawrence
- Westfield
- Zionsville
- McCordsville
- Meridian Hills
- Rocky Ripple
- Williams Creek
- Spring Hills
- Castleton
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Montana
- Naples
- New York
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Gary Nance Design |
| Address | Carmel, Indiana 46032, United States |
| Phone | (317) 743-2128 |
| Website | https://garynancedesign.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 516 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/gary.g.nance

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Gary Nance Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gary-nance-design-pfvwus-pf~2113948572)
- **Website:** https://garynancedesign.com
- **Phone:** (317) 743-2128

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2012–2023), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

### Featured Review

**★★★★★ — andrea1586, May 2016**

> We hired Gary Nance Design to design our home.  Gary was so fun to work with and had amazing ideas. The entire process from start to finish was so enjoyable. He truly has a unique vision and we know our home will be one of a kind.  We just started construction on our home and should be completed writhin the next year.  We are so excited to see our dream home!
> Thanks Gary Nance Design

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — jlcranor, April 2017**

> I have known Gary for many years. He has done various projects from houses to outdoor living areas. I would not use anyone for design but Gary. He's innovative and listens to your ideas and helps you realize what you do want. He can be as trendy or as traditional as you like. I have seen many many of his designs. Im amazed at his creativity and how no designs are alike. I will only use Gary for any future work.

**★★★★★ — jameskrisk, June 2014**

> I have engaged Gary Nance on several substantial projects including our current residence as well as our lake home.  Gary embodies many wonderful qualities . . . creativity, boundless energy, visionary, integrity, admired designer, wealth of experience, warm personality, "can-do" spirit . . . a truly respected professional.  He has a wonderful communicative style, allowing him to effectively collaborate on all projects . . . and possesses the unique ability to extract an owner's dreams effectively incorporating them into the home.  Gary's presence brightens any occasion . . . he is a delight to work with.

**★★★★★ — phofmann1, April 2014**

> We were introduced to Gary through our contractor as we began to think through the complete demolition and remodel of our Northern Michigan vacation home. We had grown frustrated with our architect’s inability to address our interior design needs and wants. Gary got us immediately. His sketches are awesome as are his attention to detail and creative ideas. Gary worked with us room-by-room and elevation-by-elevation to create the look and functionality we wanted for our craftsman-style lake house. Gary was great at incorporating our ideas and suggestions on materials and finishes into his work. He also suggested some great tweaks to the exterior design. In addition, Gary worked really well with our kitchen and bathroom designer and teamed up with a fantastic interior decorating duo to help us select all of our decorative lighting fixtures and furniture. We couldn't be happier with the end product!
>
> Phil & Dina Hofmann
> New York, New York

**★★★★★ — smnash, March 2014**

> John and I worked with Gary on the expansion and transformation of our 1950's lake house to a 1930's lake cottage. Gary is wonderfully creative and likes to involve his clients in the design process . His unique ability to conceptualize beautiful spaces with an eye to detail made the process itself both exciting and rewarding. We loved the experience and the process.  We have worked with other architects on both residential and commercial projects. Hands down - Gary is the best!

**★★★★★ — sjkrouse, Sept. 2013**

> We have worked with Gary on an addition to our home and a lake home, currently under construction.   Gary is a true genius when it comes to design detail, and no detail is too small when it comes to making the space work for the client.  His eye for quality and knowledge of sources is tremendous.  And if all this were not enough, he is great fun to work with!

**★★★★★ — rexbarrett, Sept. 2013**

> The project was a complete renovation and re-building of our primary residence.  It was the third project that Gary has done for us and you don't go back 3 times unless you're totally satisfied with someone's work.  All of the houses were different styles and his ability to adapt to different architectures is amazing.  Thoughtful, thorough, and innovative are qualities don't often go together, but Gary possesses all three and is a great choice for any project residential or commercial.

**★★★★★ — joansteichen, July 2013**

> Gary Nance has worked on several projects for me over the last 25 years and is currently working on designs for a new house.  He has intervened and resolved problems we've had with our HOA.  Whatever style from traditional to extreme contemporary, Gary's designs are always unique and functional.   He is incredibly talented, always has a positive attitude and has never had  problems with any of the builders.  He has bee a joy to work with!

## Selected projects

- [Press](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/press-pj-vj~522934)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [2015 Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2015-indianapolis-monthly-dream-home-pj-vj~1180548)
  - Location: McCordsville, IN
  - Photos: 36
  - Description: I was selected as one of the team members to do the architectural design of the 2015 Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home. The homeowner wanted a unique home with a midwest feel yet the sophistication of the W Hotel. Having the lot being surrounded by water on three sides, we wanted to capture a view of the water from every room in the home.
- [Contemporary Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-farmhouse-pj-vj~782525)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: I designed this home originally 25 years ago with the original owners. After selling the home to the current owners I was brought back for renovations. The clients wanted an open spaced feel yet have each room with its own vibe. The kitchen is one of the client's favorite features. With a family of six children and lots of entertaining we designed the sliding panels to hide any mess after meals or caterers into the butler's pantry.
- [Classic Estate Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-estate-home-pj-vj~395508)
  - Location: Lafayette, IN
  - Photos: 16
- [Traditional Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-lake-house-pj-vj~65141)
  - Location: Culver, IN
  - Photos: 9
- [Buck County Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buck-county-traditional-pj-vj~65144)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 4
- [Lake Lifestyle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-lifestyle-pj-vj~65139)
  - Location: Culver, IN
  - Photos: 8
- [Contemporary LakeFront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-lakefront-pj-vj~65138)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Farmhouse Revisited. Midwest Living's Idea Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-revisited-midwest-living-s-idea-home-pj-vj~391082)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Gary was selected by Meredith Publishing to design the 20th anniversary Idea Home. Designers were interviewed by the selection committee from a four state area. Gary was selected from this process and the design began. The critical guidelines were to design an up to date version of a classic farmhouse. It was also imperative that most of the products used were from advertisers in their magazine. Gary also worked closely with Meredith’s design team headed by Carol Schalla. Gary then contacted Gra…
- [Northern Michigan Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northern-michigan-cottage-pj-vj~305291)
  - Location: Petoskey, MI
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: What a fun project to work on with great people such as Jill Brecheisen of Kitchens By Design and Matthews Construction. The kitchen in this cottage was featured in Traverse Magazine and apart of the 2013 Kitchen Tour in Northern Michigan.
- [Northern Michigan Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northern-michigan-retreat-pj-vj~281608)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Kitchens By Design Petoskey Jacobs & Schneider Interior Design Matthews Construction Vidosh North LLC James Yochum Photography Mike Gullon Photography
- [Georgian Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-style-pj-vj~75551)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 13
- [Birdkey, Sarasota](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birdkey-sarasota-pj-vj~306261)
  - Location: Sarasota, FL
  - Photos: 3
- [Lakeside Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-retreat-pj-vj~899857)
  - Location: Culver, IN
  - Photos: 25
- [Golf Cart & Lake Storage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/golf-cart-and-lake-storage-pj-vj~665154)
  - Location: Culver, IN
  - Photos: 5
- [Party Barn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/party-barn-pj-vj~535561)
  - Location: Culver, IN
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: Barn Retreat on a client's property used for entertainment and storage. The main level has an open ceiling with wood planking and hand-hewn beams. There is a large fireplace with a raised hearth. There is a combination of a kitchen and a bar. The lower level consists of a workshop and is used for lawn maintenance and tractor storage.
- [Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-pj-vj~399392)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 2
- [Under Construction: Palmetto Bluff](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/under-construction-palmetto-bluff-pj-vj~306271)
  - Location: Bluffton, SC
  - Photos: 17
- [Sketch to Final Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sketch-to-final-design-pj-vj~903969)
  - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Photos: 4
- [SMITH-BRAUER DENTISTRY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/smith-brauer-dentistry-pj-vj~401538)
  - Location: Carmel, IN
  - Photos: 5

[See all 38 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gary-nance-design-pfvwus-pf~2113948572)

## Ideabooks

- [Contemporary Lakefront](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102937583/list/contemporary-lakefront) — 1 idea
- [STM](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68062002/list/stm) — 1 idea

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/garynancedesign)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What manufacturer supplied the windows?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: They were custom windows.

**Q: love the staircase runner** *(in Photo Questions)*

Would you mind sharing the details? thanks

A: Unfortunately, the interior designer who would have that information retired 4 years ago.

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

Love the toile -who is the designer

A: She is retired unfortunately.

**Q: Where can I find the chandeliers?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love the light choice over dining table.

A: Please contact Linda Mordoh with Savvy Decor for the light fixture.

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

Can you tell me where the island chairs are from? Thank you

A: Alice Stillabower of Carmel, Indiana did the chairs. She is located in the Design Center of Carmel.

**Q: Please tell me the name/manufacturer of the newels and spindles.** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The spindles are my design that Acorn Woodworks of Westfield, Indiana made.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*