Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

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Specializing in new home design, renovations, or additions customized to your needs. ...needing a new home custom designed to match your evolving lifestyle? ...a kitchen remodel to fit the needs of your family? ...a master bathroom addition or master bathroom remodel? ...garage addition or extension needed? ...reorganization of your home’s floor plan? ...a new exterior deck or a screened porch with a fireplace? Guenther Designs & Consulting is a boutique residential design firm, specializing in upscale designs where each client is guaranteed individual and personalized attention. Your family may be growing and as a result you need a new home designed as you are scaling up. Conversely, I also aid people in scaling down to suit their current lifestyle. Or there may be more value found in an addition or a remodeling of existing spaces. Space might just need refreshing with new cabinets, paint, or rearranging the floor plan. These are all examples of the solutions that I provide to my clientele. Having worked on innumerable high-end projects in my 25-year architectural design career, you can count on me to bring that level of expertise and finesse to each project. However, regardless of the size, scope, or budget of the project, every client will have the same experience. I take the time to learn how they live, what is important to their family, and how I can be of help. As my client, you will receive direct communication, prompt attention, and a personalized touch with my designs. Can I be of service? Feel free to email me and we can start our discussion on how I can be of assistance. You might also start by reviewing the below link with a host of good information, as provided by Houzz. https://www.houzz.com/education 2025 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient 2024 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient 2023 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient 2022 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient 2021 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient 2020 Houzz Best of Service Award recipient

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Large transitional white three-story concrete fiberboard and board and batten house exterior idea in Other with a hip roof, a metal roof and a brown roof

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Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

Phone Number

(843) 396-3284

Website

guentherdesignsnconsulting.com

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Bluffton, SC 29910

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$50,000 - 1.5 million

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3D Rendering

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Attic Conversion

Barn Design & Construction

Building Design

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Energy-Efficient Homes

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Green Building

Guesthouse Design & Construction

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Home Additions

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Home Remodeling

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Pool House Design & Construction

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Charleston

Columbia

Hilton Head Island

Bluffton

Beaufort

Port Royal

Laurel Bay

Ridgeland

Daufuskie Island

Blowing Rock

Greenbrier

Okatie

Raleigh

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doug walston

With Will it was completely smooth sailing and we got more than what we wanted thanks to Will's experience and advice. Our entire family HIGHLY recommends Will...and we owe him thanks for helping us re-make this houseRead Full Review

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Teresa Wysor

We employed Will to architect a design for an addition on our home in Seapines. Not only did he design the space, but also provided a design that made much more sense then we were originally considering. He completed everything needed for the SeaPines ARB approval process, as well as for the builder, city and county process in a very timely manner with minimal effort from us. He was very farmiliar with approval process and advised us of steps to make it as smooth as possible. He remained very engaged with any issue or questions as things progressed and always responded in a timely manner. I highly recommend his services.

June 23, 2026

torihedges

Will's extensive experience shows in his work! We had several back and forth remote meetings that culminated in what should be a beautiful "new" home. Will was patient with us and strived to understand our priorities. He has a great working relationship with our designer and builder which is immensely helpful. He was very knowledgeable about what was required during the approval process in our community on Hilton Head Island. We sincerely appreciate Will's attention to details and look forward to the completion of our project!

December 11, 2024

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Thank you so kindly for you comments. We indeed had a bit of back and forth with the review board and their comments we understandable. With our collaboration, we able to appease them. Looking forward, the addition and renovation will really transform the looks and feel of your home.

eitzens

We engaged with Guenter Designs and Consulting to put together architectural plans for a large remodeling project for our house in Hilton Head Plantation. Will was outstanding to work with as he listened to our concepts and developed a plan that was spot on. Based on his experience he was able to provide additional ideas that were extremely valuable and made the end result exceed our expectations. In addition, because of his working knowledge of the plantation's architectural requirements that entire process went super smooth. We highly recommend Will and would absolutely use him again if the opportunity presented itself.

July 28, 2024

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Thank you for your thoughtful comments, I am glad I met your expectations. Glad we made it through the ARB (architectrual review board), as easily as we did; that is not always the case.

hallslh

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Will Guenther, and all of the efforts he put forth in the design of our full house remodel. He was so extremely pleasant and patient throughout the entire process, even during the challenging ARB approval process which was very tedious, and the many iterations of changes to fine tune the design. He worked closely with our General Contractor and the structural engineer as needed, and kept us fully informed along the way. Will is extremely talented and had lots of great design ideas. He helped us determine what could be accomplished from a structural and budget standpoint. Will is a true professional who puts his client's satisfaction first, and it is our absolute pleasure to recommend him for any design project you may be considering.

June 10, 2024

doug walston

I feel very fortunate to have found Will on Houzz. We purchased a "vintage" 1981 patio home that had never been updated. We started working with Will while still living overseas and he was amazing. He really listened to what we wanted (more efficient space, new kitchen, remove a major wall, add closets, new baths, pretty much everything) and presented us with well thought out plans. But the best part was that those plans and his design thinking really got us to consider options that we had no idea were really available to us. Will is also very well connected on Hilton Head Island. He recommended our builder who we are super happy with and he helped to escort our plans through the town and ARB successfully. I often hear stories about projects gone wrong. With Will it was completely smooth sailing and we got more than what we wanted thanks to Will's experience and advice. Our entire family HIGHLY recommends Will...and we owe him thanks for helping us re-make this house.

June 3, 2024Last modified:June 3, 2024

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Mr. Walston, thank you for your kind words. Each project is custome and individualized to the client and their scope of work. Listen. Absorb what is being heard. Ask questions. Discuss, explain and collaborate on ideas. That is my process I strive to apply to each of my projects. So glad to hear you are enjoying yours.

Jennifer Drasner

Guenther Designs is amazing!!! We had a conversation about my likes and dislikes and Will created a design exactly to my taste in the first draft. He was so pleasant to work with. He is detail oriented. Will planned everything from our beautiful moldings to our windows. Everything in the house goes together so well since it was planned from the start. I would definitely recommend Guenther Designs.

May 31, 2024

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Jen. Thnk you for your kind words. I am just glad to be able to say, "enjoy making memories in your new home!"

2nd Floor Addition to Family Home

Will was recommended to my wife and I by a family friend and we couldn't have been happier with the entire experience. From the moment Will walked in to our home to discuss the project he took in every drop of information of what we wanted to achieve and then took that info and ran with it to make every aspect better. He thought ahead and solved many challenges we didn't even realize that we would have and made the entire process seamless. He was also able to help us through the ARB review application process, and additionally thru the revisions requested by them quickly, efficiently, and with a smile. His contacts for engineering and other needed vendors were great and helped us keep the process moving forward all with the eyes on our intended schedule. He was especially helpful when it came to the dreaded budget conversations and helped us to find ways to get things in line with our budget while not losing sight of our overall goals. I give Will 5 stars, but only because I can't give him 10. Thank you Will for all of your help on making our home even better than it already was.

November 21, 2023

Jennifer Ryan

Will Did a great job with the design for my remodel and addition in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. He was patient with me and relieved much of my anxiety over such a large and personal project! He also has an awesome network of contacts he put me in touch with!

October 3, 2023

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

I was glad to be able to help and pull everything together and keep the project moving along. I am excite to see how end result turns out.

Paula Eardley

Will was absolutely fabulous to work with!!! He was a great listener and focused on delivering the vision that we had for our extensive renovation. His creativity was greatly appreciated along with the personalization / customization of our plans. Will worked closely with our contractor throughout the project. He literally took a house that was built in 1984 that had no flow at all and brought it to life to be an open concept home. From 3 bedrooms 3 1/2 baths to 4 bedrooms 4 baths, a designer kitchen that flows into the great room for family time and great for entertaining and also transformed the breakfast area into the primary bath. If we could give 10 stars we would!!!

April 26, 2023Last modified:April 27, 2023

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

The selections you made with Island Fetch Builders, set the project over the top. It all looks so good. Thanks you for your kind words.

bonniebrill4

It is always a bonus when you work with a person who listens and is interested in "you". Our working relationship was great. Working without plans, Will had to "rebuild" our home before remodeling. Architecturally his changes to our home enhanced the curb appeal on top of meeting the needs of our remodel. The local architectural commission who can be tough, found the new design of our townhome an enhancement to our existing exterior design. It based the review board in just one session. As we moved inside we worked online collaboratively resolving spaces and questions. Although confident in his decisions, he was not above listening to alternative ideas. That made the end result clearly a team effort. Thanks Will! We love our new "spaces" you have created in our home. Bonnie and Mike

April 25, 2023

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Ms. Bonnie, thank you for taking the time and sharing your thoughts and experiences. Reading these comments humbles me.

Denise Jordan Interiors

From our first phone conversation to the first time we meet, Will was so professional, kind and easy to work and collaborate with. He is accessible and extremely prompt in his communications and in replying to any questions I may have. His work is outstanding and I would absolutely work with him again. I couldn't recommend him enough!

October 5, 2022

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Mrs. Jordan, you humble me with your comments. It has been enjoyable and easy to work with you, as well. The design sensibilities and touches you have presented, will vastly enhance our project.

Carol Kellar

We first worked with Will on the design of our new home in Okatie, SC. Will worked collaboratively with us to execute and improve our vision. We hired him again to transform two unsightly carports into a lovely Carriage House multi-purpose space. We recently hired him a third time to design a fabulous Closet Haven. We highly recommend Will for large projects and remodel work. He is creative, a great listener, extremely pleasant and timely in the completion of his work.

September 10, 2022

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

It is always a pleasure to take a client's vision and help make it come into reality. Thank you for entrusting me to help with your projects.

Rene Margritte

Working with Will at Guenther Designs & Consulting is easily the highlight of my 2022, very rarely do you come across architects that understand great design and still continuously work towards elevating the project with ground breaking architectural visualization technologies to upgrade and advance the project. GD & C understands that even with a great design and layout, there is always opportunity to push the envelope. You can never go wrong if Will is working on your Home !!!

June 7, 2022

Bill Kloss

Will did an unbelievable job designing our new home. A ton of hard work and some difficult issues that required thoughtfulness and tenacity. Will paired with our builder, Jake Gartner of Hammerhead Custom Builders, and designed a new beach home that meets everyone of our needs and then some. Detailed and patient, Will listened to our wish list, made great suggestions, and navigated us away from traps. Previously we designed our primary residence in Ohio built. And while the Ohio home turned out very nice, this home, with Will's hard work, beats it hands down. Furthermore, Will has plenty of experience to navigate the choppy seas that one can encounter with the local home associations. He got us through the process, and was very adept at adjusting where necessary. Our highest recommendation. Pair Will with your builder and enjoy the ride (and if you need a builder call Jake)

November 3, 2021

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Bill, thank you for the kind words. It was nice to see how each rendition and alteration got us closer to the end result. I know we have created something we all will be proud of for years.

New Home Design

Will was great to work with and made the process easy. He provided great insight throughout the design process down to even the smallest details. We were very happy with the entire process and the home turned out great!

August 29, 2021

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

I'm looking forward to hearing how things go and the home functions for you all, once you are living in the house. I can not wait to see it completed, only a few weeks to go.

pjack0829

Guenther Designs & Consulting was recommended to us for a sunroom/addition, we were wanting to add to our existing home in Sea Pines. Will took all our wants and worked the design to fit our home perfectly. He saw our vision and maximized the windows, we were wanting and created a beautiful room. From start to finish, he was a complete joy to work with. We are so excited for the builders to begin. Looking forward to enjoying this beautiful design for many years to come. Thank you Will.

April 15, 2021

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

I know you will so enjoy the new addition to your home. The clarity of what you envisioned, made my job that much easier.

HU-697342447

I used Will as my architect on a patio extension project I had in Hilton Head. While I have hired many contractors for building services over the years, I never have hired an architect and didn't know the bounds of reasonable requests for his attention or those that should be put to the building contractor or permitting agencies. Will always addressed anything I raised. He acted to advance our interests--such as referring contractors when our lead one dropped out. He listened to what we wanted to accomplish and endeavored to reflect those wishes in our plan, but yet was clear when he felt we were about to do something disadvantageous. I came to trust Will's judgement calls. The end result was that Will's plans were approved without changes by the two relevant permitting authorities. Most of all, I appreciated Will's style and professionalism. He timely returned calls and emails. He met the timing he gave me. I would hire Will again and recommend him for consideration by others.

January 22, 2021

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

We did have some back and forth, but we were always working toward making the end result better. The deck extension and pergola will really transform the pool area and the rear yard. You will have multiple spots from which to look out and enjoy the view out over the lagoon.

Robert Clark

Will at Gunther Designs drew plans for a home I am building on Hilton Head Island. He did a great job with the plans. He was easy to work with on changes that wanted and was able to provide and work directly with the engineer for the final stamped approval. Everything on time and on budget.

October 30, 2020

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Thank you for your kind words. I did enjoy our working together and be able to help with your new home. I look forward to seeing how it turns out.

Michael SIKES P.E.

I’ve known and worked with Will for 10 years. As a structural engineer, the drawings I receive from him are very detailed and easy to follow. I certainly recommend him to anyone looking for a great design and set of drawings.

October 8, 2020

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Michael
Thanks for the kind words. I do put the effort and time into my drawing to make them easy to read and clear as to what is trying to be accomplished. This helps for my clients, the builder, framers and trades people working on my projects. I do appreciate your help and insight the communicate we have between one another on our projects. I surely helps with the execution and end result of our projects.

HU-949684673

I asked for a design of an enclosed portion of our existing deck. The design I received was a two level structure which blew my mind. Multiple stairways and a nice 3 step down from top to bottom deck. I decided to implement parts of the design with a local company.

January 18, 2020

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

It was fun engaging and working on the various renditions of the design.

Mary Blankenship

Will is a creative and talented designer. He recently drew up the plans for extensive renovations to my home. Will reliably communicated with me and adhered to the timeline. He was an indispensible advocate for me when choosing a contractor and navigating the ARB process. I appreciate Will’s professionalism and highly recommend Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC to others.

September 16, 2019

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Mary. I was glad to be able to help. I am sure the renovation will turn out as we have envisioned. I look forward to seeing how it alters the flow of your home; for the better.

Christina Boldrick

In 2016 Will Guenther helped me renovate a 1988 townhouse overlooking the inland waterway. The design needed was to totally open the first floor as well as incorporate an elevator through 4 floors. On the water view side the porch design was enlarged and stars to the ground level added. The interior design is clean, modern and takes advantage of the view...exactly what I wanted.

September 14, 2019

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Mrs. Boldrick. Glad to hear you are enjoying everything. No need to climb all those stairs any longer. Plus, the views out to the sound is great!

Andy Anderson

I've engaged Will on two separate occasions to design beach houses for my family. In both cases we had an idea of what we wanted, but needed someone with Will's expertise to guide us through the process. Will provided a design that was functional, in keeping with current codes, and complete enough for our general contractor and his sub-contractors to fully understand our expectations. I cannot say enough good things about Will. He is patient and especially easy to work with.

September 13, 2019

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Mr. Anderson. Thank you. I do pride myself on listening to my clients and taking the time to make sure they are comfortable with the design and understand the layout. Then add a special element or two. Making the home unique and meaningful. You all were great to work with. Glad the contractor did not have any issue following the plans. I do keep the contractor in mind and strive to provide them with the information they need in an easy and logical fashion.

HU-568118

I used Guenther Designs and I am very glad to have had Will take our project on. Between his creativity and his high level of detail, he explained all options, and was very easy to work with. It was also great to have him guide me through the ARB process, and to have him deal with their politics! I highly recommend Guenther Design and Will, for both residential and commercial projects. Jay Wiendl

September 6, 2019

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Glad we were able to get the ARB (architectural review board), to see things our way. All part of the review and approval process. Being the 95 degree summer temps are now fading, you can comfortably enjoy the screen porch. You will be using the fire pit some enough.

Jim Harwood

From the first walk through of our to be "dream home" I knew Will was the right choice. This was a first time experience for my Wife and I and Will was always patient, alway helpful and knew when to throw in seasoned suggestions. After many changes and redesigns we got our wish. Will was always responsive and and tended to our requests in a timely manner. If we ever venture into another renovation or remodel Will will be our go to guy.

September 6, 2019

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Jim
I was honored that you trusted me to help craft and revitalize your home. You found such an idea spot, on the bluff, over looking the Okatee River.

Duane Constantino

I met Will over 10 years ago when he was the project Architect on a complicated multi million dollar oceanfront home my company was building. This is not an easy position to fill and he did an excellent job. We formed a good relationship and for more than a decade Will has done design and CAD drafting work for my company. I have found him to have superior design skills, takes direction very well, completes his work on time and has respect for budget constraints. Most recently we have been working together on the shop drawings for all of the interiors of an apartment in Manhattan, NY. This has been a difficult and demanding project and as usual Will has performed very well. More over, I have found him to have an exemplary work ethic and solid character. We have worked together many times on an hourly basis and I always felt that his compensation was fair, justified and reasonable.

September 6, 2019

Comment from Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC:

Duane. Every project is unique and they all have their own quirks. That project had it share, due to the complexity in some areas and factors which were out of our hands. We indeed formed a team and worked through it all. The end result was something to be proud of. I am glad to be able to call you a friend of mine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC, I specialize in a wide array of residential projects. This includes custom new home designs, renovations, and additions like kitchen remodels, master bathroom additions, and garage extensions. I also design guesthouses, pool houses, tiny homes, and even barn conversions, always tailoring the design to your unique lifestyle.

As Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC, I absolutely prepare detailed architectural drawings and provide comprehensive drafting services for new homes, renovations, and additions. My goal is to provide you with all the necessary documentation to bring your vision to life and move forward with your project.

Absolutely! Designing custom home plans is a core service at Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC. I pride myself on creating unique designs tailored precisely to your evolving lifestyle and family needs. My goal is to ensure your new home perfectly reflects your vision and provides the ideal living space for you.

Yes, I frequently design additions, garages, and various accessory buildings. Whether you need a master bathroom addition, a garage extension, a guesthouse, a pool house, or even a barn conversion, I can create a design that seamlessly integrates with your existing property and meets your specific needs.

While my Houzz profile specifically mentions "Barn Design & Construction," which often utilizes post-frame or pole building techniques, I can certainly discuss your specific needs for such structures. My expertise in various residential and accessory building designs allows me to adapt to different construction methods.

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Commented: Nucedar Shake Color?Mrs. Hetzel, as I recall the Nucedar color that we used was Argos. The other siding was then painted to match the Agros color. I do hope that helps.

July 17, 2025

Commented: Is that wallpaper on the ceiling?Angelique Andrae It is actually stained 1x6 tongue and groove, as I recall. It might be 1x8. I am not sure of the stain or finish on the boards.

February 14, 2025

Commented: Paint Colors?Mrs. Eliis, per my records Shingles: weathered wood Exterior siding: Benjamin Mooore - Lilac Hush CSP-490 Exterior trim: Benjamin Moore - Cream Froth OC-97 Windows: Sierra Pacific - Bronze 024 I trus...

September 5, 2024

Commented: siding material@newyorker1212 NuCedar does have some very nice products. There are becoming more popular. https://jainbuildingproducts.com/nucedar/nucedar-siding-products/nucedar-shingles

January 10, 2023

Commented: what’s the name of the siding please?Sorry for the delayed reponse. I believe the color was Argos, that was used.

October 31, 2022

Commented: Love the color!The body color is by Sherwin Williams, River Birch SW3024. The trim color is Sherwin Williams, as well. That color is Reticerce SW6064

September 8, 2021

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