--- title: "Builder Design Studio — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/builder-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~665241648 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~665241648.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Builder Design Studio" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0283b5ec093761fb_3889-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "139 Silverado, New Braunfels, Texas 78132, United States" latitude: 29.7565 longitude: -98.1983 phone: "(210) 563-5920" website: https://www.BuilderDesignStudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 5 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Builder Design Studio Original Houzz profile: [Builder Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/builder-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~665241648) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** New Braunfels, TX - **Serves:** San Antonio, Corpus Christi, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Canyon Lake, Seguin, Boerne, Floresville, Bulverde, Luling, Garden Ridge, Northcliff, Lake Dunlap, Cincinnati, Clear Springs, Lake Medina, LaVernia, Mid-West, Northern KY, Padre Island, South Texas, South West, Texas, Texas Hill Country - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2018–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 30 years in business We specialize in designing custom residences and buildings with basement walk-out foundations as well as monolithic slab foundations. We design award-winning Texas Hill Country, Coastal, and Mid-West homes with decades of design experience backed up by 30 years of home building. Today, though, we no longer build, concentrating instead on designing architecturally interesting residences and buildings. ### Services Provided - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Attic Conversion - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Design - Basement Remodeling - Building Design - Custom Homes - Deck Design - Design Consultation - Drafting - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Garage Design - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Gym Design & Construction - Home Remodeling - House Plans - Kitchen Design - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Multigenerational Homes - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Site Planning - Space Planning - Staircase Design - Sustainable Design - Universal Design ### Areas Served - San Antonio - Corpus Christi - New Braunfels - San Marcos - Canyon Lake - Seguin - Boerne - Floresville - Bulverde - Luling - Garden Ridge - Northcliff - Lake Dunlap - Cincinnati - Clear Springs - Lake Medina - LaVernia - Mid-West - Northern KY - Padre Island - South Texas - South West - Texas - Texas Hill Country ### Typical Job Cost $550 - 35,000 The fee is based on the project's total area (square feet), complexity, and the client-required level of detail in the plans. In any case, my fees are reasonable, affordable, and competitive. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Builder Design Studio | | Address | 139 Silverado, New Braunfels, Texas 78132, United States | | Phone | (210) 563-5920 | | Website | https://www.BuilderDesignStudio.com | | License Number | AIBD \#1437200 | | Followers on Houzz | 5 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Builder-Design-Studio-106097217825247/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/BuilderDesign1 - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/builderdesignstudiotx/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Builder Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/builder-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~665241648) - **Website:** https://www.BuilderDesignStudio.com - **Phone:** (210) 563-5920 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - We are a Professional American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) member and use the latest version of the award-winning 3D Chief Architect design software, Premiere X-16. Our designs have won many awards for best overall design, best floor plan, best kitchen, and best in show. - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2018–2024), for 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 — 20 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 4.8 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — TeresaCantu, Sept. 2023** > I had the privilege to work with Mr William Murray for my house plans. Our initial meeting was a full discussion of what I was wanting to build. I provided a sketch and he transferred that on plans for construction. I had him do several changes and he did exactly what I wanted. I’m very pleased with his professional work. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs plans to build a custom home. **★★★★★ — Beth Hooley, Feb. 2023** > It was a pleasure to work with Bill on my home plans. He took my floor plan sketch, made suggestions, and helped me reduce the overall square footage. Bill worked with me on the elevation when I had a few rounds of edits. He was patient with my questions and was on time with all of his promised deliverables. I especially liked that Bill had home-builder experience. **★★★★★ — Bill, Sept. 2022** > It was a pleasure working with Mr.Murray on my construction project. I had mentioned cost was a factor in some of the items in my project. During the planning phase he did mention how cost could affect how some construction processes. Thanks! **Comment from Builder Design Studio:** > Thanks, Bill. I enjoyed designing your Hill Country house. It indeed will be cost-effective to build. Let me know when you have the home built! **★★★★★ — William R. Walker, Feb. 2022** > Bill was wonderful to work with and very professional. We will be using his services again to design a 2 bedroom guest cottage for our property soon. > > Robbie & Wendy Walker **★★★★★ — Seguin pharmacy, Jan. 2022** > Bill has more than 50 years in home construction and design. As such any art work that he produces comes with craftsmanship, excellent detail, and esthetic. > When Bill took over my project, he was right into it and dedicated his whole time making sure that the project was completed on time and even sooner than we arranged. He transformed my ideas and vision into a whole set of plans that caught attention to everyone including, general contractors, surveyors, and engineers. > The cost of my project could have been more but Bill's asking price was decent and very profitable to me as I could save some money and move it to other aspects of the construction project. > With no doubt, our new pharmacy in Seguin will bring elegance and offer a new dimension for a retail pharmacy. > I highly recommend Bill to anyone who needs a work done with pure dedication and a lot of eagerness. **Comment from Builder Design Studio:** > Thanks for your kind words, Mr. Yimga. I did indeed find your project exciting to develop from concept to final plans. I wish you continued success in your new building. **★★★★★ — Cody O'Brien, June 2021** > This review can be summed up with one sentence; Bill at Builder Design Studio is amazing! He answered my initial inquiry in less than 24 hours. Shortly after a few back and forth emails, he invited my Wife and I to his beautiful home to go over the process and show us some of his work. I want to mention that this was right after a big freeze, due to which he had a pipe burst at his home but still made time for our appointment. We spoke about our vision for our dream home and showed him examples of what we liked. He offered his insights and shared ideas of things that we hadn't thought of/heard of. He told us about his long career as a home builder and explained his transition to architect which added to the confidence we already had in him. He then took us to his office where he showed us examples of his work and the type of information that comes in the home plans. After sitting back down and discussing the numbers (he is extremely competitive for this level of work) we signed the papers and the real fun began. Shortly thereafter, we had our first draft. Throughout the entire process Bill was great. He communicated regularly through phone calls and emails and was able to bring our dream to life. One of this biggest things for me was that Bill never made us feel stupid for asking a question or making a suggestion that we would later find out wouldn't work. He took the time to explain to us why certain things couldn't work and gave us ideas for alternatives. To sum this up, this process was much easier that my Wife and I could have ever imagined and we put that solely on Bill. His professionalism and attention to detail is evident in every page of our home plans. We would absolutely recommend him to family and friends (and already have) and we will be using him again on future projects to add to our home. **Comment from Builder Design Studio:** > Thanks, Cody and Rachel. The rendering that you have posted was done early in the design phase. We were testing the look of different batten placements. The Gable on the right shows closer spacing while the left Gable shows a wider spacing. We agreed to do the wider spacing on the whole exterior. Since your HOA requires the use of stucco and stone only for exterior finishes, the batten and board finish will be in stucco. > I look forward to seeing your home during and after the build! **★★★★★ — HU-809339505, April 2021** > Thanks so much, Bill! > The plans look great! Thanks for all your help, your patience, your expertise and your attention to detail. We really enjoyed working with you. I think you did a great job putting our vision down on paper and bringing these final plans to fruition. You clearly understand the construction and home design business and were willing to work outside the box on some challenging and unique characteristics associated with our “Modern Metro Eclectic Minimal French Rustic Farmhouse!” Thanks again and of course drop by as often as you like to see the construction and finished product. We’d appreciate all the help and advice we can get! **★★★★★ — HU-41813543, Feb. 2021** > Bill was awesome and very patient with us throughout the whole process. We had no preliminary plans or ideas of what we wanted, only the basic details, and he guided us every step of the way. Thank you Bill for all your hard work! We cannot wait to see the finished project in real life! I would definitely recommend Builder Design Studio for any of your home building desires! **★★★★★ — dorfs, Dec. 2020** > I really enjoyed the entire process of designing our house plans with Bill. He works quickly and with such enthusiasm for the job! He is very easy to work with. He brings so much experience and listens to what his clients want in order to bring it to life. I would definitely recommend Builder Design Studio! **★★★★★ — Anilkumar Bhakta, Aug. 2020** > We would rate Mr. Murray beyond five stars if possible! We not only were beyond satisfied with his work but his persistence and attention to detail. The first meeting we had with Mr. Murray, we already knew he was an outstanding listener. He remembered minor details about our project and was flexible in changing other aspects. During the design process he was always very responsive and prompt. He is punctual and on top of every aspect. He takes the time to breakdown the complexities of architecture and explains them simply. He is also not afraid to offer suggestions (many of which helped us improve our home design). His experience and background in construction greatly helps with the design. We cannot recommend Mr. Murray enough to future clients. **★★★★★ — HU-387224051, May 2020** > Mr. Murray was so accommodating and pleasant to work with. He made great suggestions, worked in a very timely manner and was happy to make any changes we requested. We would definitely recommend him! **Comment from Builder Design Studio:** > Thanks for the great review. I enjoyed working with you both, Kim and Darrell. **★★★★★ — Edward Weinberg, Oct. 2019** > Bill did a great job for us. He had great ideas, listened to our ideas and developed a floor plan we will enjoy for a lifetime. We would definitely recommend Bill to develop any home design. **Comment from Builder Design Studio:** > Thanks Ed, I enjoyed working with you and Jeannie on your home. ## Selected projects - [Exteriors and Interior Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exteriors-and-interior-designs-pj-vj~6613211) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 10 - [My Deck Designs - Architectural Plans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/my-deck-designs-architectural-plans-pj-vj~7127520) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 1 - [Silverado Remodel - Architectural Plans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/silverado-remodel-architectural-plans-pj-vj~6613213) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 3 [See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/builder-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~665241648) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*