--- title: "NS Designs — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/ns-designs-pfvwus-pf~505918284 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~505918284.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "NS Designs" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5fd3e5a008ffca6b_5278-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1245 East Walnut Street, Suite 116, Pasadena, California 91106, United States" latitude: 34.1435 longitude: -118.1266 phone: "(626) 491-9411" website: http://nsdesignsonline.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 followers: 111 last_updated: 2026-09-16 --- # NS Designs Original Houzz profile: [NS Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/ns-designs-pfvwus-pf~505918284) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Pasadena, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Clarita, North Glendale, Glendale, Pasadena, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Burbank, Whittier, Alhambra, North Hollywood, Baldwin Park, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Rosemead, Altadena, San Gabriel, La Puente, Monrovia, Temple City, Beverly Hills, South Pasadena, West Puente Valley, Duarte, La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, South El Monte, Avocado Heights, San Marino, Commerce, Sierra Madre, South San Gabriel, East Pasadena, Mayflower Village, North El Monte, Bradbury, Vernon, Industry, City Of Industry, Dodgertown, La Crescenta, Montrose, Tujunga - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves NS Designs is an innovative firm that specializes in an array of Ground Up Homes, Building Additions, Home Remodels, Kitchen Design, Multi-Family Multi-Story Units, and Commercial Tenant Improvements.. We have a refined knowledge of multifamily design, single family home design, building design, ADA Compliance, building massing, BIM, and 3D. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. ### Services Provided - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Barn Design & Construction - Bathroom Design - Building Design - Custom Homes - Drafting - Earthquake Retrofitting - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Historic Building Conservation - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Remodeling - House Plans - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Log Home Construction - Modular Home Additions - Multigenerational Homes - New Home Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Project Management - Rooftop Deck Installation - Site Planning - Site Preparation - Space Planning - Staircase Design - Structural Engineering - Sustainable Design - Tiny House Construction - Universal Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Hollywood - Santa Clarita - North Glendale - Glendale - Pasadena - East Los Angeles - El Monte - Burbank - Whittier - Alhambra - North Hollywood - Baldwin Park - Montebello - Pico Rivera - Monterey Park - Arcadia - Rosemead - Altadena - San Gabriel - La Puente - Monrovia - Temple City - Beverly Hills - South Pasadena - West Puente Valley - Duarte - La Canada Flintridge - La Crescenta-Montrose - South El Monte - Avocado Heights - San Marino - Commerce - Sierra Madre - South San Gabriel - East Pasadena - Mayflower Village - North El Monte - Bradbury - Vernon - Industry - City Of Industry - Dodgertown - La Crescenta - Montrose - Tujunga ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 5 million The cost ranges reflect construction costs. We can accommodate various budgets. Contact us to get a detailed quote. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | NS Designs | | Address | 1245 East Walnut Street, Suite 116, Pasadena, California 91106, United States | | Phone | (626) 491-9411 | | Website | http://nsdesignsonline.com | | Followers on Houzz | 111 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/nsdesignspasadena - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsdesigns - Blog — http://nsdesignsonline.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [NS Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/ns-designs-pfvwus-pf~505918284) - **Website:** http://nsdesignsonline.com - **Phone:** (626) 491-9411 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2016 Interior Design Award & 2015 Best New Home Awards - Certified Green Building Professional (Builditgreen.org) - Home Performance with EnergyStar (EnergyStar.gov) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — lewis Corey, July 2017** > His communication, customer service and quality of work was great! He is very trustworthy. will work with Nathan again. Thanks Nathan **★★★★★ — Ethan William, June 2017** > We hired Nathan late last year to design a house in SoCal for our large family. What Nathan was able to design, within our size and budget constraints, is simply going to be an amazing home for us. Nathan always treated us as if we were his only client, even though I knew otherwise. Nathan and his team were always prompt and helpful in answering our many questions and considered our input throughout the design process. > > I would highly recommend NS Designs to anyone needing architectural design services. **★★★★★ — Hannah Hanson, June 2017** > I was introduced to Nathan Sewell and his team, by my friend when discussing renovating our Los Angeles home. I interviewed a number of architects but the decision to go with Nathan was easy. We got along from the first moment we met. He took the time to really listen to what we were trying to accomplish with the renovation, what we needed functionality wise from our space and what we wanted aesthetically. He then jumped in immediately with wonderful ideas of his own. I was so impressed with his enthusiasm and nature ability to take a space in and see how to make it the best it could be. > > We worked together to develop a detailed and well-designed master plan for the project - which was substantial. The project involved a completely new kitchen, 3 full bathrooms, reworking structural elements, enhancing lighting throughout, floor work, a new HVAC system, adding storage, an AV system and redoing out entire backyard. Nathan and his team were always very patient with my many questions and concerns. They were happy to present me with design elements to pick from and adjusted or provide additional options based on my feedback. They would also work in items I had request seamlessly. > > As a first-time renovator and a family fairly new to Los Angeles we relied on Nathan’s ample connections in the area as well. He connected us with many very talented and pleasant to work with contractor. Nathan and everyone on his team helped keep the project on track and handled any issues that arose tirelessly. Nathan was an advocate for us with everyone involved in the project. > > In the end, our home now suits us perfectly and has so many features we adore and is more than we could have hoped for. Our family and friends agree, we get complements from anyone who comes over. I honestly do not think we would have gotten the same results with any other partner. Nathan Sewell is special, a real pleasure to work with and a wonderful person. **★★★★★ — Daniel Miller, May 2017** > We would recommend NS Designs without any doubt. They were able to create a sophisticated and beautiful design for our house addition true to our vision. Their commitment and attention to our project during construction exceeded our expectation. Nathan is easy to work with, patient, and responsive. We could not have found better designers for our project! **★★★★★ — Todd Johnstone, May 2017** > We were absolutely blown away by the results of our home renovation by NS Designs! The thought, care and design mastery that went into making our home an artful new beauty was evident in every detail. The sublime quality of the work and the uncompromising professionalism of NS Designs made the entire process far easier than we could have imagined. We are so grateful to this wonderful team of people for making our house a home! **★★★★★ — Davion Hamza, May 2017** > Nathan and his team provided everything from great design, help selecting a builder, and overseeing the construction process for my new house. The whole team was incredible to work with and they really shielded me from some of the bumps that naturally occur when working on a large project. The end result - the house is amazing and I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend NS Designs. **★★★★★ — Bill Bonitas, May 2017** > Taking on a major renovation is never easy and no matter how prepared you think you are, it will always take on a life of its own. We interviewed a number of architectural firms prior to hiring NS Designs. Nathan Sewell was honest and upfront with us from the first meeting and he had a great way of aligning our goals with reality. Most importantly Nathan understood how important it was for us to maintain the integrity of our historic home and shared our passion for the preservation of many of the historic features. Nathan and his staff were easy to work with, timely and professional. Our project certainly had some surprises (like most old homes do), however, NS Designs were agile and able to manage challenges both in architecture and within the various city departments that required approval. > Nathan had a strong relationship with our contractor which allowed for smooth communication during the project and resulted in our dream home becoming a reality. We have now been back in the house for two months and we absolutely love the space. We highly recommend NS Designs, their professionalism, passion and attention to detail were first class. **★★★★★ — House of Burroughs, May 2017** > Nathan and I did some work together when I was out on the west coast for some time. Working with him was awesome. He carries himself very well and is a really friendly and intelligent guy. He's very dedicated to his business and takes joy in showing people that their visions can be transformed into reality. After spending some time with him it's become quite clear that when it comes to this industry, he does it because he loves it. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to transform their home or their space. ## Selected projects - [Various Home and Multi-Family Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/various-home-and-multi-family-design-pj-vj~6013231) - Location: West Hollywood, CA - Photos: 5 - [Santa Monica - Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~5929664) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Luxury in Mulholland Scenic Parkway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-in-mulholland-scenic-parkway-pj-vj~2471505) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: A scenic route named after William Mulholland, the Mulholland Scenic Parkway is a 30 mile stretch that was built throughout the 1920s "to take Angelenos from the city to the ocean". The route provides access, directly or en route, to many of the regional parks in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. (Wiki) - [Red Brick Meets Modern Man](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/red-brick-meets-modern-man-pj-vj~2471409) - Location: Pasadena, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This white Scandinavian style kitchen is simple, clean and easy to move around. And if you're a coffee house addict then clearly, the chalkboard kitchen accent wall is a must. - [A Lovely Bathroom Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-lovely-bathroom-oasis-pj-vj~2466901) - Location: Alhambra, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: The bathroom should encompass a feeling of calm. - [Mid-Century Modern Turns Glam](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-turns-glam-pj-vj~2471469) - Location: Santa Clarita, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Mid-Century Modern never looked so sleek. - [Hollywood Regency Glam Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-regency-glam-bathroom-pj-vj~2734728) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: Here, you can feel like a celebrity, even if you feel like taking a dip in the jacuzzi bathtub and staying indoors. - [Traditional Gray Painted Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-gray-painted-cabinets-pj-vj~2646980) - Location: Glendale, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: ​These raised panel cabinets take on a whole different life when painted a solid color. These gray cabinets are a nice spin on the more traditional look of wood stained cabinetry. - [Why Not Be Bold](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/why-not-be-bold-pj-vj~2471487) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 7 - [Before & After: Industrial & Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-industrial-and-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~2466885) - Location: Pasadena, CA - Photos: 2 - [Very Zen Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/very-zen-bathroom-pj-vj~2701928) - Location: La Crescenta-Montrose, CA - Photos: 2 - [Contrasting Kitchen Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contrasting-kitchen-cabinets-pj-vj~2646985) - Location: Pasadena, CA - Photos: 3 - [Green & Black Dining Set](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-and-black-dining-set-pj-vj~2701933) - Location: San Marino, CA - Photos: 2 - [Sophisticated in Black & White](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sophisticated-in-black-and-white-pj-vj~2701935) - Location: Pasadena, CA - Photos: 2 - [Staircases We Adore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staircases-we-adore-pj-vj~2675334) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 6 - [Other Rooms We Adore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/other-rooms-we-adore-pj-vj~2692735) - Location: Vernon, CA - Photos: 3 - [More Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/more-kitchens-pj-vj~2675322) - Location: Pasadena, CA - Photos: 15 - [More Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/more-bathrooms-pj-vj~2675319) - Location: Whittier, CA - Photos: 14 - [Micellaneous Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/micellaneous-projects-pj-vj~5911984) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/ns-designs-pfvwus-pf~505918284) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where can I buy the Refridgerator?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Are those custom doors that were added on? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-16.*