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# Absolute Design

Original Houzz profile: [Absolute Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/absolute-design-pfvwus-pf~688189959)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Visalia, CA
- **Serves:** Fresno, Visalia, Tulare, Hanford, Kingsburg, Exeter
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (28 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2024), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 5 Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- High-end
- 18 years in business

Architecture is visual art, and your new custom home will speak for itself!  Our goal is to create a design that will awe you for years to come.

Most people dream of one day owning a home that looks exactly like what they have always envisioned. However, implementing your style idea concepts into actual room decor configurations can be difficult. That is where the use of a professional home designer can aid you in creating a home that encompasses all the features and style options that make it unique to you. 

An adequate home designer can take your ideas and combine them with their original flair and create an ambiance for your home that is unmatched. In order to achieve a home design that is appealing to you, it is important to find the right home designer.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- Floor Plans
- 3D Home Design
- Interior Design (as part of New Home Design)
- New Home Design

### Areas Served

- Fresno
- Visalia
- Tulare
- Hanford
- Kingsburg
- Exeter

### Typical Job Cost

$500,000 - 10 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Absolute Design |
| Address | Visalia, California 93291, United States |
| Phone | (559) 684-8888 |
| Website | http://www.absolutedes.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 176 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteDes
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/AbsoluteDesign3
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=131594964&trk=tab\_pro

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Absolute Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/absolute-design-pfvwus-pf~688189959)
- **Website:** http://www.absolutedes.com
- **Phone:** (559) 684-8888

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- First Place (Outside Design)
- First Place (Unbuilt Design)
- First Place (Working Drawings)
- Designer Choice Award
- First Place  (Home design under 2600 sf)
- First Place  (Home design over 2600 sf)
- First Place (Unbuilt Design)

- **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2024), 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 — 28 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Brittny Gist, April 2023**

> They designed the most beautiful home for us. Super nice and competent and would always got back to me asap. Love Absolute Design!

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for entrusting us with the design of your home!

**★★★★★ — Kathy Mahoney, Feb. 2023**

> Fabulous! They are knowledgeable, artistic, clever, helpful, accommodating, and brilliant. I would seriously fly this team anywhere in the world to help with my next design project.

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Kathy, it has been our honor to work closely with you and Michael. Clients like the two of you make doing what we love that much better!

**★★★★★ — Chris Van Beurden, Dec. 2021**

> We had a great experience using Absolute Design. Eric has wonderful ideas and vision on how to design the home that we want. He is a professional that uses all of the CAD and video walkthrough technologies that are critical to understanding how the project will look and feel. He is responsive, thorough and follows through with our project goals. Eric will take his experience with all of the previous work he has done and merge it with your vision, style and goals in order to get the home you really want.
>
> We can highly recommend Eric and Absolute Design.

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Thank you. I set out not only to design functional and creative designs but to make the process as hassle-free for my clients from start to finish!

**★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2021**

> Eric was wonderful to work with.  We really wanted to build in a way that was non-traditional.  He listened to all of our wants and needs and designed a home that is perfect for us.  Additionally, he was at the contractor meetings, the structural design meetings and others as they came along.  He was great at using ZOOM for meetings and was quick at revisions.
>
> As an added benefit, he has a reputation with the County at submitting thorough plans, so our submission went smooth.
>
> He is a great guy to work with and we would recommend him for your design needs.

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Thank you. As clients I'm pleased you felt carried not only through the design process but through the transition of construction.

**★★★★★ — sharonlu1, Nov. 2020**

> Eric is wonderful to work with. He is really creative and a great problem solver. I had some specific ideas I wanted incorporated into the design and he always made everything work beautifully.  I can’t wait to live in this Spanish beauty.

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Thank you. Working together on this design was a highlight in my career. I'm very pleased with the outstanding outcome of your Spanish beauty!

**★★★★★ — Jennifer Watson, Dec. 2019**

> My experience working with Absolute Design was stress free.  Eric was professional, knowledgeable, accessible and helpful.  Construction can be a daunting experience but Eric worked hard to make the creative process fun.  I would highly recommend Absolute Design.

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Thank you. It is my goal to make the process enjoyable for each of our clients.

**★★★★★ — Chad W Howell Construction Inc., Dec. 2019**

> Eric and his team are great to work with. Always advancing modern design and promoting the best products for the given challenges. I look forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come!

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Thank you. Likewise it is wonderful being paired with your teams expertise and professionalism.

**★★★★★ — Scott Boyle, Dec. 2019**

> Great architect to work with.  He values his customer's thoughts and goals and isn't afraid to think out of the box to create a modern and energy-efficient house.  Great use of 3d modeling to demonstrate and fine-tune concepts.

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Thank you. I am pleased to hear you appreciate my "outside of the box" way of thinking.

**★★★★★ — dlb design \| interior + design, Dec. 2019**

> Absolute is very creative and their home designs are fabulous. Their homes are some of our favorite to design the interiors of. Fantastic to work with!

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Thank you. We enjoying teaming with you as well to add the beautiful finishing touches on our designs, a collaboration we hope to continue and grow for years to come.

**★★★★★ — cbanuelos, Sept. 2018**

> I hired Eric to design my Father-in-law’s new house which was completed in July of 2016. He was easy to work with, had great design ideas and explained the process from beginning to end.  Eric also provided the process in writing which helped answer any additional questions I had along the way. I truly believe he takes his client’s best interests to heart.  Absolute Desgn is a class act!

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Thank you. I'm glad to know you felt I took your best interest to heart. Each home I design I hope to customize to the needs and desires of each of my individual clients.

**★★★★★ — Jay & Kelley Gillette, Sept. 2017**

> Absolute Design owner Eric has been a pleasure to work with. He is innovative and listened to what we were trying to create. He would have so many ideas, and then show them to us, and let us decide what would be best for us. It was never a problem to change our minds (which we did quite a few times...thanks for being so patient with us!) Seeing his designs come to life in 3D was amazing. We are so excited to start the building process.

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Thank you Kelley, It was also a pleasure working with you guys and creating a one-of-a-kind home for you and Jay. I look forward to seeing it built.

**★★★★★ — Danielle Avila, Sept. 2017**

> Absolute Design helped to design the home of our dreams! What at first felt like an overwhelming task became exciting and streamline thanks to Absolute Designs guidance and expertise. They helped us to open our minds to how we live our lives and how our home layout would fit into that life. Every time we pull up to our home we cannot believe that it came out so perfect for us and our family.

**Comment from Absolute Design:**

> Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure designing your home.

## Selected projects

- [The Fairway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-fairway-pj-vj~6666189)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [The Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ranch-pj-vj~6228689)
  - Location: Hanford, CA
  - Photos: 16
- [The River](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-river-pj-vj~6666165)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
- [The Hilltop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-hilltop-pj-vj~6228336)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [The Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-garden-pj-vj~460821)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 23
- [The Vineyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-vineyard-pj-vj~180027)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 28
- [The Reflection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-reflection-pj-vj~6431827)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Spanish Estates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-estates-pj-vj~180014)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Outdoor Kitchens and Structures](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchens-and-structures-pj-vj~180060)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Outdoor Tuscan Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-tuscan-oasis-pj-vj~180033)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Visalia, CA
- [Model Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/model-homes-pj-vj~1277274)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Modern Revamp](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-revamp-pj-vj~7403118)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [The Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-villa-pj-vj~7188345)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [The Santa Fe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-santa-fe-pj-vj~7188342)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12

[See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/absolute-design-pfvwus-pf~688189959)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150847012/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas
- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150847011/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [Kitchen Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146951037/list/kitchen-lighting) — 7 ideas
- [kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150573493/list/kitchen) — 2 ideas
- [Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85648119/list/outdoor-living) — 5 ideas
- [Mud Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/85318199/list/mud-room) — 1 idea
- [Spanish](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69601851/list/spanish) — 10 ideas
- [Gym & Playrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53183777/list/gym-playrooms) — 4 ideas
- [Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42636783/list/entry) — 1 idea
- [Laundry Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/40075318/list/laundry-rooms) — 4 ideas

[See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/absolutedes)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Beautiful Room.  Dimensions?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please provide the dimensions of the great room?  I love the layout.  Feels spacious and yet cozy.

A: tallest portion of the room (where you see the can lights) is 16 feet, the dropped soffit area is 14'-6"

**Q: Hey Eric, Do you know what brand the fans are or where they were from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi Daryl,
sorry i don't know where my client purchased these, I wish I could be more help.
Eric

**Q: Floor** *(in Photo Questions)*

What are the floors? Wood or tile?

A: Wood floors. wood gas a flat finish so that overall look is rustic as if its reclaimed wood from an old barn

**Q: Where is the large coffee table from? They are hard to find.** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Sorry, I don't know. My client purchased it on their own.

**Q: Fireplace and built in measurements** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi, could you tell me how wide and tall the cabinets each and the fireplace?

A: cabinets are 7' wide each and the ceiling is 14' tall.

**Q: how tall is ceiling in family room?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: the tallest portion of the room (where you see the can lights) is 16 feet, the dropped soffit area is 14'-6"

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*