--- title: "Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/don-r-titus-residential-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~687912535 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~687912535.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7c23bb4b0fc9137d_1299-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "contact me to make an appointment, Portland, Oregon 97203, United States" latitude: 45.5889 longitude: -122.7347 phone: "(503) 621-6085" website: http://www.donrtitus.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 66 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC Original Houzz profile: [Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/don-r-titus-residential-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~687912535) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Aloha, Bethany, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lents, Cedar Mill, Oak Hills, Rockcreek, Cedar Hills, West Haven-Sylvan, Garden Home-Whitford, West Slope, Raleigh Hills, West Haven, Metzger, Maywood Park, Barberton, Brush Prairie, Felida, Five Corners, Hazel Dell, Lake Shore, Minnehaha, Orchards, Salmon Creek, Vancouver, Walnut Grove - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 15 years in business Creating thoughtful, custom design solutions for new homes, additions, and renovations in Oregon and Washington, for over 15 years. Visit www.donrtitus.com to find out more, and click on "Let's Talk" to schedule an appointment. ### 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 - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Barn Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Earthquake Retrofitting - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Portland - Hillsboro - Beaverton - Tigard - Aloha - Bethany - Happy Valley - Milwaukie - Lents - Cedar Mill - Oak Hills - Rockcreek - Cedar Hills - West Haven-Sylvan - Garden Home-Whitford - West Slope - Raleigh Hills - West Haven - Metzger - Maywood Park - Barberton - Brush Prairie - Felida - Five Corners - Hazel Dell - Lake Shore - Minnehaha - Orchards - Salmon Creek - Vancouver - Walnut Grove ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 10 million Because every client and every project is unique, my fee can vary depending on your goals, and the work that needs to be done to achieve them. I specialize in working with homeowners to figure out how they can make the most with what they have. Typically you should expect to spend between 5-10% of your total construction budget on design. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC | | Address | contact me to make an appointment, Portland, Oregon 97203, United States | | Phone | (503) 621-6085 | | Website | http://www.donrtitus.com | | License Number | ARI-14171 (OR), 23002059 (WA) | | Followers on Houzz | 66 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/donrtitus - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/donrtitus - Blog — www.donrtitus.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/don-r-titus-residential-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~687912535) - **Website:** http://www.donrtitus.com - **Phone:** (503) 621-6085 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Registered Architect in Oregon & Washington; NCARB Certified; LEED Accredited Professional - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2014–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Mary Scott, Aug. 2023** > Loved working with Don to create our dream farmhouse. I highly recommend him for residential homes that are special, well-designed, and aesthetically pleasing. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thank you for your kind words, Mary! I loved working on your farmhouse design with you. **★★★★★ — Nate Klauer, Aug. 2020** > I contracted Don to continue developing construction documents after the current drafter had become unavailable. Don was quick at getting up to speed on the project, and offered great suggestions on some areas which needed improvement. He was usually available quickly via phone and email to discuss project details. We eventually waded into difficult requirements from the City of Portland regarding wetland remediation issues. It was new territory for both Don and myself, but we bounced many ideas off each other and finally created a solution the City was willing to accept. > > I would recommend Don for drafting and design projects. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thank you, Nate! It's been a real pleasure working with you, and watching the construction of your house progress. Looking forward to seeing it finished, and you getting to move in! **★★★★★ — Andrew Leith, July 2020** > Don was great to work with in designing our family home. He was very responsive to what we wanted while at the same time providing input into what was realistic. He went the extra mile helping us to find an engineer for our project as well. I would recommend Don for your project. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thank you, Andrew! I really enjoyed getting to work with you. **★★★★ — Chanta Sullivan, July 2020** > Working with Don was great. He is so easy to work with. Very responsive and quick. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to add additions or emodel project. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thank you, Chanta! It was great working with you on your project. **★★★★★ — Danielle Jacobson, June 2020** > Don was easy to work with and produced a plan that worked perfectly for our remodel. I would definitely use him again. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thank you, Danielle! It was great getting to work with you. **★★★★★ — andrea, June 2020** > My husband and I worked with Don for an addition to the back of our house last year. He was easy to work with and created the perfect plan for our home. After living with the finished construction for several months now, there isn’t anything we dislike or would change. We loved our house before but now it’s our dream home. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thank you, Andrea! I really appreciate the opportunity to work with you, and I'm so glad you're happy with how it's turned out. It looks beautiful! **★★★★★ — Draw2Build Architecture LLC, June 2020** > I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Don on several projects and recommend his services for residential design and rendering. I've found him to be responsive, thoughtful, and adept at guiding clients through the process of turning their house into the home they've always wanted. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thank you, Scott! Working with you is such a positive experience. **★★★★★ — LHL Homes Inc., June 2020** > As a remodeling contractor, we have worked with more than a few designers. We lucked upon Don a number of years ago and now partner with him on all of our design-build projects. Don is a good listener, provides creative design, and is a great value. As builders, we most appreciate Don's build-ready plans that are well thought out and very buildable! **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thank you, Dick! I really appreciate your kind words, and even more the opportunity to work with you all at LHL. **★★★★★ — Brittany Homes, June 2020** > Don has been great to work with. We have done several projects together. Looking forward to the next. He really knows what he's doing. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thank you, Jeff! I very much appreciate the opportunity to work with you. **★★★★★ — Shari Strek, Dec. 2015** > I worked with Don on 2 dormer projects, one of them including a complete top floor remodel (both 1920's Portland homes). Both came out beautifully. Don was extremely professional throughout, very affordable (I don't think I could have had better results using an architect, and would have paid a considerable amount more. Don's experience shows!), and very easy to work with-with quick replies. Would definitely recommend his work, and use him again in a heartbeat. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thank you, Shari! I'm glad you're pleased with the results on both homes. **★★★★★ — Alec Pemberton, Dec. 2015** > I hired Don to help draft a large addition for my house. It was quite elaborate and I was pretty picky with details. He did a very good job and took all of my wishes and concerns into account. He ended up spending a lot more time on the project than anticipated, but never complained. I was very happy with his services and I plan on using him for my next project. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thanks, Alec! I'm glad you like the way the house turned out, and I look forward to working with you again. **★★★★★ — Josh Hawk, Nov. 2015** > Don did an excellent job working with me on helping design a 1,200+ sq ft addition with a killer master suite. He was very professional and easy to work with. He helped to make my plans and dreams a reality. Would recommend him to anybody considering a residential addition or remodel. **Comment from Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLC:** > Thanks, Josh! It was my pleasure to work with you on the design of your addition. ## Selected projects - [Halleck St. Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/halleck-st-addition-pj-vj~1474211) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 20 - Description: We designed a very large addition to an existing small house, and completely overhauled the existing house as well. The new residence features large, open living areas, spacious bedroom and bathrooms, and high-end contemporary/modern finishes. - [Sokel-Strek Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sokel-strek-addition-pj-vj~1474117) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 12 - Description: We remodeled the entire attic space to create a new bedroom with closet, family/media room, and full bathroom within an added dormer. The spaces feature skylights and built-in shelving, and the bathroom features a claw-foot tub, standalone glass-enclosed shower, vessel sink on a wood vanity, and a tile floor. - [Isch Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/isch-addition-pj-vj~459443) - Location: Vancouver, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: We demolished the old enclosed back porch and patio cover, and replaced them with a new enclosed porch/laundry/mudroom, and new patio cover. - [McCausland/Johnson Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mccausland-johnson-residence-pj-vj~457705) - Location: Brush Prairie, WA - Photos: 23 - Description: New three-story house on a sloping lot. Sort of a farmhouse-style - simple gable form with some dormers, front porch and rear covered patio. - [Boniface Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boniface-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~464716) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 10 - Description: Complete kitchen remodel designed by my friend Janie Boyl, with me helping complete the drawing set. - [Abramowski Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/abramowski-addition-pj-vj~459422) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 10 - Description: Addition of sitting room and mudroom onto rear of house, also enclosing existing basement access. - [Wayland Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wayland-residence-pj-vj~5836374) - Location: West Linn, OR - Photos: 3 - [Kerschen Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kerschen-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~464713) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 7 - Description: Total remodel of kitchen, combining old kitchen space with adjacent laundry/mudroom/storage, to create a beautiful new kitchen about twice the size of the old. The homeowners themselves did the design on this one, and I was pleased to help them with preparing drawings for it. - [Martin Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martin-residence-pj-vj~443035) - Location: White Salmon, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: New residence on site overlooking Columbia River Gorge. - [Creekside Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creekside-cabin-pj-vj~443026) - Location: Southern Willamette Valley, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: Small cabin on lightly wooded lot in southern Oregon. - [Damitz Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/damitz-residence-pj-vj~443055) - Location: Vernonia, OR - Photos: 11 - Description: New residence for retiring couple, designed by my friend Janie Boyl. (My role was primarily in preparing construction documents.) - [Engeholm Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/engeholm-addition-pj-vj~5837219) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 5 - [Gray Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gray-addition-pj-vj~459436) - Location: Gresham, OR - Photos: 9 - Description: Addition to bring laundry up to main level from basement, simultaneously providing new mudroom with access to deck and gardens, along with half-bath. - [Mask Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mask-residence-pj-vj~457749) - Location: Scappoose, OR - Photos: 6 - Description: New residence with double-height living/dining/kitchen in front half of house, and two-story section at back half of house with bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry. Detached garage with work space connected by breezeway. - [Thomason Dormer Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thomason-dormer-addition-pj-vj~411611) - Location: Vancouver, WA - Photos: 5 - Description: We added a small shed dormer to the rear side of the house, to provide the owners with a much nicer home office space. - [Stair Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stair-remodel-pj-vj~464709) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 6 - Description: New, graceful switchback stair designed to replace old, very steep straight-run stair. - [Jones Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jones-remodel-pj-vj~465868) - Location: Lake Oswego, OR - Photos: 8 - Description: Complete remodel of kitchen, family and dining room spaces, along with entry and home office. - [Scott Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scott-farmhouse-pj-vj~7261798) - Location: Glenwood, WA - Photos: 4 - [Carlton Vacation House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carlton-vacation-house-pj-vj~7105864) - Location: Carlton, OR - Photos: 15 - [Maloney Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maloney-remodel-pj-vj~6447252) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 8 [See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/don-r-titus-residential-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~687912535) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchen ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24389618/list/kitchen-ideas) — 4 ideas - [Entrance Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86652058/list/entrance-ideas) — 1 idea - [Bathroom ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32472495/list/bathroom-ideas) — 2 ideas - [Stone Houses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24550168/list/stone-houses) — 48 ideas - [Houses I Like](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32472598/list/houses-i-like) — 1 idea - [stair screen ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3726612/list/stair-screen-ideas) — 16 ideas [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/donrtitus) ## Community Q&A **Q: hi** *(in Product Questions)* How are the swallows affixed to the wall? A: With foam tape. **Q: love these colors. Woul dyou kindly share them with me? thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Here are the paint colors: MAJOR TRIM – Miller Paint FLAXEN FIELD HO112M SIDING – Miller Paint PITCH PINE HO118A WINDOW SASHES – Ralph Lauren BRIDLE RLTH206 **Q: Love the green siding! Would you be willing to share the colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi hamescl - sorry to be so long in responding to your question. The colors were selected by the homeowner, not I, so I had to get in touch with him to get the info for you. Here it is: MILLER PAINT, PITCH PINE HO118A ("more on the greyish green," he says) Siding - House and Garage MILLER PAINT, FLAXEN FIELD HO112M Major Trim - rafter tails, bargeboards, window and door casing, sills, thresholds front arch, knee braces RALPH LAUREN, BRIDLE RLTH206 (AVAILABLE THROUGH MILLER) Window Sashes **Q: What to do in foyer?** *(in Design Dilemma)* This is the foyer in our front entrance. We typically don't use this entrance, we walk in from the garage, but when we have company they come to front door. I was just wondering what else I could do with this space to make it look nice and so the front door won't hit anything when it swings inward. Thank you for any help/suggestions!! A: Regarding your question of how to keep the front door from hitting anything - like the nice bench or table or whatever you decide to place on the wall behind the door - when it swings in, I recommend buying a simple door stopper that attaches to the hinges. I have one in my home to keep the door from hitting the bench in my entry room, and it works great. I imagine most hardware stores would carry them. They look something like this: http://www.zoro.com/i/G0878787/?utm\_source=google\_shopping&utm\_medium=cpc&utm\_campaign=Google\_Shopping\_Feed&gclid=CjwKEAjw5ZKiBRDhqa-Yjcml9kYSJABia-RnUCEZ9ikbEAPI6jR85j5vOsvTdiiFPhCsposeHvY6LxoCMffw\_wcB. I'm sure they're available in other finishes if your door hardware is not bright brass like the stopper pictured. **Q: Bathroom in the new house needs help. I love the old subway tiles** *(in Design Dilemma)* This is the bathroom in the house we just bought. I love the old tiles and they are original to the house so I would like to keep them. Any ideas for color, decorations and accent pieces would be greatly appreciated A: If it was my (gorgeous!) bathroom, I'd bring a little more color into it. I was thinking a light, bright blue might be nice when I saw Barnhart's photo of the Ramble House - almost exactly what I was thinking! Or pick another color if you like - something neither too bright nor too dull - and it will do a lot to complement your beautiful tile work. Right now the lower, tiled part of the wall blends in a bit too much with the painted wall above; it needs a little more contrast, but the color shouldn't be so bright that it takes the focus away from the tile. **Q: Exterior advice needed!** *(in Design Dilemma)* We're about to start a new remodel and need help on exterior advice. Things were doing so far is removing all siding and stone, extending the right side of house about 6 feet long (no window). We're thinking either batten board siding, horizontal siding, shingles, or a mix of two. We really love farmhouse look but dont know how to achieve with a ranch style single story. Two questions in particular but wanted to know peoples opinion in general as to what they would do to increase curb appeal: 1- Is it possible to put portico over front door area with the roof's being two different heights? Trying to think of something to put over entryway to add a little eye pleasing asymmetry 2- SInce the right side of house is being extended, any ideas on breaking up that long expansion of house with siding or shutters, etc? Any opinions greatly appreciated! A: I concur with Maltby Design: you really need to engage an architect or designer for what you're planning. Yes, I'm biased - I wouldn't be in this profession if I didn't believe in the value it provides. But having someone experienced with this sort of thing, and actually at your house as opposed to looking at photos on the internet, will help you immensely with considering your options, overcoming challenges, and tying it all together into a final product that really looks good and meets your goals. It might be an expense you hadn't planned on, but you'll definitely come out ahead in the end; it will be money well spent. And you don't even have to leave this site - Houzz has a great tool to help you find top-rated professionals in your area. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*