--- title: "Frusterio Design, Inc. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frusterio-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~59590286 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~59590286.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Frusterio Design, Inc." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/71e3570e02fe3aa5_2303-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Call for an appointment!, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, United States" latitude: 33.3813 longitude: -86.7046 phone: "(205) 533-9993" website: http://www.frusterio.com rating: 5 review_count: 148 best_of_houzz_awards: 22 followers: 452 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Frusterio Design, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Frusterio Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frusterio-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~59590286) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Birmingham, AL - **Serves:** We work with clients across the United States and a few beyond. - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (148 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 22 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Houzz Research - Insider We are concerned with YOUR vision...not ours. We listen to our clients and spend a great deal of time getting to know them and their lifestyle. Many of our clients set out to create the custom home they will spend the rest of their lives in. Others are looking to design a home that will be unique to them, but easy on their wallets. We are able to meet whatever needs you may have in home design. ### Services Provided - House Plans - Home Additions - Floor Plans - Drafting - Basement Design - Barn Design - Custom Home Design - Custom home and renovation design - Drawings - Pool House Design - Residential Design ### Areas Served - We work with clients across the United States and a few beyond. ### Typical Job Cost $2,000 - 20,000 We offer custom home plans and stock modification plans as well. Project cost and individual plans vary based on job type and square footage. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Frusterio Design, Inc. | | Address | Call for an appointment!, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, United States | | Phone | (205) 533-9993 | | Website | http://www.frusterio.com | | Followers on Houzz | 452 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/frusteriodesign - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/Frusterio - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/frusterio-and-associates - Blog — https://frusterio.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Frusterio Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frusterio-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~59590286) - **Website:** http://www.frusterio.com - **Phone:** (205) 533-9993 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Designer of the Southern Living Renovation Idea HouseDesigner of Birmingham Parade of Homes Ideal House - **Best of Houzz:** 22 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [AIBD - American Institute of Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aibd-american-institute-of-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1544540709) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 148 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 49.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Rich Bridwell, July 2026** > Working with Adam and Frusterio Designs to alter the plan we purchased was seamless and enjoyable. It was a pleasant surprise of great customer service. **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > Thanks Rich! You guys were awesome to work with. Looking forward to seeing this one shape up, and hopefully some more projects in the future! **★★★★★ — Jocelyn, July 2026** > Working with Frusterio has been an incredible experience from start to finish! They're team was always kind and responsive, and they helped bring to life every customization we envisioned for our plan. **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > You guys were great to work with! I love the unique elements that were worked into the plan. Very excited to watch the build as it progresses! **★★★★★ — lynleyroberts, July 2026** > The process of designing and building a home can be overwhelming. Frusterio was excellent in guiding us in every step of the process. Combining our desired style and parameters of our lot size, we were able to narrow down our dream home very easily. They listened to every detail we wanted for our home and were exceptional on design suggestions, customizations, responsiveness, and delivery. Our expectations have been blown away. Every detail inside and out is beautiful. We can not wait to see our DREAM come to fruition. **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > Thanks so much, Lynley! You guys were truly awesome to work with. I am so excited to see the home as it takes shape! **★★★★★ — Nancy Webster, Feb. 2026** > We are excited to start building our house with plans designed by Adam Little with Frusterio. The entire process was thorough and we love the final plans. Also, Adam has been super responsive as little questions have popped up both as plans were developedand as we prepare for construction. **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > Thanks Nancy! It was so nice working with you (fun to have another friend with twins)! Excited to see as the home takes shape! **★★★★★ — Kelly Kinnaird, Feb. 2026** > Chuck and Jake were phenomenal design partners! My husband and I had been dreaming about our new home for years, and because we’re knocking down and rebuilding on our current lot, we had spent a lot of time thinking through how the house should look, live, and function on this specific site. There were many goals we hoped to accomplish, and while we’ve completed renovations before, a full new build was entirely new territory for us. > > From the start, Chuck and Jake listened carefully and patiently, guiding us through the process with clarity and confidence. They were thoughtful collaborators—easy to work with, responsive, and deeply considerate of both form and function. As a designer by trade, finding the right partner to help translate and refine our vision was incredibly important to me, and this was by far the most critical piece of our entire build. We couldn’t be happier with the result. > > We were looking for a home that balanced beauty with true livability, and they absolutely delivered. We were able to incorporate nearly all of our hopes and dreams into the final plan, and that’s a testament to their patience, skill, and expertise. Chuck and Jake were kind, helpful, and a genuine pleasure to work with every step of the way. We’re so grateful for their partnership and would recommend them without hesitation! **★★★★★ — Bart, Jan. 2026** > Frusterio Design, Inc. has been outstanding to work with. Their level of care for their clients is evident in every step of the process, and they’ve made what can be a complex experience feel simple and seamless. We are currently building the Tiller plan and have made several adjustments along the way, all of which their team handled efficiently and thoughtfully. Jake and the entire Frusterio team have been nothing short of excellent—responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in delivering a great outcome. Highly recommend. **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > Thanks man! Really appreciate the kind words. Y'all were great to work with! **★★★★★ — Sonny, Jan. 2026** > Adam was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He made several good suggestions that we incorporated in our house design. Very pleased with his excellent support! **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > Thanks Sonny! It was great working with you and Kim! I love how everything came together and am glad you are close so I can see the house in person as it comes together! Thanks for the kind words! **★★★★★ — Kathryn Dillon, Dec. 2025** > Building a home can be an overwhelming task. Working with Chuck and Adam at Frusterio made it easy and less daunting. They are not only a pleasure to work with but efficient and knowledgeable too. They really took the time to get to know us and our preferences when designing the house. Adam was very responsive throughout the whole design process, making everything run smoothly and according to schedule. Their experience and expertise are unmatched. We could not be happier with how the entire process worked out. **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > Thanks Kathryn! You guys were so great to work with. I am excited to see how everything comes together! **★★★★★ — Casey Dean, Dec. 2025** > Adam and the Frusterio Design team are outstanding. They have an incredible eye for detail, ensuring that every square foot of our home is utilized perfectly. The layout they created is intuitive and the design is beautiful. They turned our ideas into a reality that is far better than we could have imagined. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a home that exceeds their expectations. They're also a genuine pleasure to work with and are incredibly kind and patient. **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > Thanks man! It is always awesome working with you! Looking forward to seeing how this new one shapes up. Appreciate the kind review! **★★★★★ — Jessica Homolya, Dec. 2025** > It has been nothing but a pleasure working with Adam at Frusterio Designs!! Not only did he help us decide which plan suited our family/needs, he was very gracious in making certain modifications to the plans to make it exactly what we wanted! Our entire experience has been a joy and we would gladly use Adam and Frusterio all over again. I highly recommend them if you’re in the market to build your dream home! **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > Thanks so much, Jessica! You guys were great to work with. I am so looking forward to seeing the house come together! **★★★★★ — Brandon and Brittany Means, Dec. 2025** > Our experience with Jake and the team at Frusterio Design has been amazing. Looking through their plans, we found one that had our desired spaces, but we needed some changes to the layout and overall design. Jake took our vision and made it into something tangible. He was accessible, and listened to our recommendations while adding his own expertise and experience. We couldn't be happier with our final plans and to more excited than ever to get started on construction. We highly recommend reaching out to the Frusterio team if you're looking for a true partner in making your dream home a reality. **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > Thanks, guys! It was wonderful working with you. We can't wait to watch the progress as the home takes shape! Thanks for the kind words! **★★★★★ — Racquel Wood, Nov. 2025** > Working with Jake at Frusterio was incredible. He designed a custom home floorplan that exceeded every expectation—beautiful, thoughtful, and perfectly tailored to our family. The attention to detail and creativity truly brought our vision to life. We’re beyond thrilled and can’t wait to build! Highly recommend. **Comment from Frusterio Design, Inc.:** > Thanks Racquel! It was such a pleasure working with you and we cannot wait to see how the house shapes up! ## Selected projects - [Molly House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/molly-house-pj-vj~7885126) - Location: Vestavia Hills, AL - Photos: 26 - [Elise House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elise-house-pj-vj~7340664) - Location: Vestavia Hills, AL - Photos: 20 - [McKenzie House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mckenzie-house-pj-vj~7882722) - Location: Pleasant View, TN - Photos: 100 - [Sienna House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sienna-house-pj-vj~7551711) - Location: Pittsboro, NC - Photos: 49 - [Isla House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/isla-house-pj-vj~7551731) - Location: Pittsboro, NC - Photos: 73 - [Redmond House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redmond-house-pj-vj~7882715) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 45 - [Plank and Pillow house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plank-and-pillow-house-pj-vj~6146274) - Location: Kingsport, TN - Photos: 6 - [Leo House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leo-house-pj-vj~7415253) - Location: Acworth, GA - Photos: 62 - [Noah House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noah-house-pj-vj~6910181) - Location: Raleigh, NC - Photos: 62 - [Bramble House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bramble-house-pj-vj~7007616) - Location: Fort Mill, SC - Photos: 41 - [Edward's Pond Lot 8](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edward-s-pond-lot-8-pj-vj~7068083) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 80 - [Borum House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/borum-house-pj-vj~7065779) - Location: Pittsboro, NC - Photos: 100 - [Parks House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parks-house-pj-vj~6987600) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 73 - [Birch Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birch-farmhouse-pj-vj~6987558) - Location: Birmingham, AL - Photos: 55 - [Sawyer Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sawyer-lake-house-pj-vj~6987529) - Location: Alexander City, AL - Photos: 91 - [Harris Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harris-lake-house-pj-vj~6987672) - Location: Alexander City, AL - Photos: 19 - [Morgan House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morgan-house-pj-vj~6987578) - Location: Shoal Creek, AL - Photos: 71 - [Livings Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/livings-lake-house-pj-vj~6989587) - Location: Alexander City, AL - Photos: 49 - [Vestavia House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vestavia-house-pj-vj~7658038) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 194 - [Windsor Drive House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/windsor-drive-house-pj-vj~6599091) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 16 [See all 85 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frusterio-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~59590286) ## Ideabooks - [Home Details We Like](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25670344/list/home-details-we-like) — 40 ideas - [Frusterio Design Details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24402553/list/frusterio-design-details) — 28 ideas - [Tree Houses!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53346593/list/tree-houses) — 11 ideas - [Kitchen Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26201017/list/kitchen-ideas) — 3 ideas - [Low Country/Creole](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32073632/list/low-country-creole) — 7 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/frusterio) ## Community Q&A **Q: i want to remodel my house, adding big screen windows in the living** *(in Photo Questions)* I want to renovate my house with installation of screen windows in the living room, addition of two new baths in the first floor, addition of a new room and small sitting area on the second floor , adding a new bathroom on the second floor. Extending the kitchen and building a new laundry room . How much will be the cost in Woodbury long island area? A: Hi Ibrahim! it would be best to ask a local builder on a ballpark cost for construction. For the renovation design, we charge $3.75/sq. ft. under roof. Feel free to email us at plans@frusterio.com to discuss the design aspect further. Thanks so much! Adam **Q: is the fireplace an insert?** *(in Photo Questions)* I want to Purchase some fire balls for my fireplace insert A: Hi Mollie! This is a Monessen lo-rider firebox with a fireball insert. Adam **Q: I'm looking for pictures of the Noah house plans by Frusterio Design** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm looking to build and the Noah house plans is the house I want to build. However, I'd like to see real photos of the outside and inside of an existing house. A: Hey Donel! I have been speaking with you on IG and will send you a link there to see the photos you are requesting. **Q: is this booth bay shingle** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this booth bay shingle? A: Hi Grande Custom builders made that material selection, so we are not sure of the specifics. Sorry we can't be of more help. **Q: what is the island paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of the island black paint? A: Check with Pike Properties. They made the color selections on this house. Thanks! **Q: what paint color is exterior?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking to get the paint color of exterior A: Check with Grande Custom builders on this. They made the color selections on this home. Thanks! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*