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address: "602 N. Cortez St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70119, United States"
latitude: 29.9746
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phone: "(504) 236-0076"
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# Richard C. Smith

Original Houzz profile: [Richard C. Smith](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/richard-c-smith-pfvwus-pf~2114023640)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Builders
- **Location:** New Orleans, LA
- **Serves:** New Orleans metro
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2012), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Richard C. Smith started building homes in New Orleans under the company name of SPENCERSMITH,  a design + build firm know for its finely built homes. The business evolved into Omni Builders, Inc., which still has a design entity under the name of New Design Studios. Our mission is still the same to help our clients obtain their dream home with the latest in comfort, design, and livability.

### Services Provided

- design and home construction

### Areas Served

- New Orleans metro

### Typical Job Cost

$300,000 - $1,000,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Richard C. Smith |
| Address | 602 N. Cortez St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70119, United States |
| Phone | (504) 236-0076 |
| Website | http://www.newdesignstudios.com |
| License Number | 880503 |
| Followers on Houzz | 48 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Omni-Builders-Inc/100516026701644?ref=hl
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/omnibuilders
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/omnibuilders

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Richard C. Smith](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/richard-c-smith-pfvwus-pf~2114023640)
- **Website:** http://www.newdesignstudios.com
- **Phone:** (504) 236-0076

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2012), for Design.

## Selected projects

- [Spencersmith Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spencersmith-homes-pj-vj~1039949)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: A portfolio of homes built by Richard C Smith in the New Orleans metro area.
- [Cho Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cho-residence-pj-vj~894187)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Clyne Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clyne-residence-pj-vj~1928)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Ultra modern residence
- [Victoria Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victoria-drive-pj-vj~1894)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Fernandez Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fernandez-residence-pj-vj~1930)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: A Mediterranean design + build project with many custom details.
- [My Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/my-work-pj-vj~696105)
  - Location: New Orleans, LA
  - Photos: 5

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/richard-c-smith-pfvwus-pf~2114023640)

## Ideabooks

- [Screened Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4582062/list/screened-porch) — 3 ideas
- [Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1097940/list/family-room) — 1 idea
- [Landscape ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/374586/list/landscape-ideas) — 10 ideas
- [Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/374599/list/master-bath) — 1 idea
- [Kitchen ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/374597/list/kitchen-ideas) — 1 idea
- [Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/374590/list/living-room) — 2 ideas
- [Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/374588/list/master-bedroom) — 1 idea
- [Modern Asian ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7104/list/modern-asian-ideas) — 1 idea

[See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/newdesignstudios)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Can you please tell me the color of your tile and what company makes it? Thank you so much.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please tell me the color of your tile and what company makes it? Thank you so much.

A: The floors you see are Jerusalum stone in a warm creamy color and honed finish.

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