John P. Guy, Designer

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5x Best of Houzz winner

50+ years in business

Award winning

Katy, Texas' Award Winning Custom Home Designer- 4X Best of Houzz

John P. Guy, Designer is a full service residential design firm with more than 50 years of design and construction management experience in the Katy and Houston areas as well as across the United States. Our projects have been built in all 50 states, as well as internationally in Canada, and Australia. Our client design services include Custom Home Design, Home Renovations, Kitchen and Bath Renovation, Vacation Homes, Barndominiums as well as Light Commercial and Church Building Design. We have a hands-on design approach which focuses on the clients' desires, with a thoughtful eye on your budget. Additional client services include Project Management and Client Representative.

Awards

2022 Award Winning Professional Building Designer

12 Projects

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless black two-story wood and shingle house exterior remodel in Houston with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a black roof

A Traditional Custom Home - Built Project - Project Managed

New Ulm, TX

Lake Country Addition and Update

Example of a classic home design design in Houston

Business Details

Business Name

John P. Guy, Designer

Phone Number

(832) 293-4744

Website

newcottagehomes2014.houzzsite.com

Address

2406 Fallen Branch Drive
Katy, TX 77494

Typical Job Cost

Varies By Project -

Followers

76 Followers

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Services Provided

Architectural Design

Architectural Drawings

Bardominum Design

Barn Design & Construction

Bathroom Design

Building Design

Client Project Representative

Construction Budget Review

Construction Drawings

Custom Home

Custom Homes

Design Consultation

Floor Plans

Garage Design

Guesthouse Design & Construction

Historic Building Conservation

Home Additions

Home Extensions

Home Remodeling

Home Restoration

House Plans

Kitchen Design

Kitchen Remodeling

Light Commercial Design

Log Home Construction

Mudroom Design

New Home Construction

Outdoor Kitchen Design

Pool House Design & Construction

Project Management

Project Planning

Site Planning

Space Planning

Structural Engineering

Tiny House Design

Vacation Home Design

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Areas Served

Houston

Cypress

Katy

Pecan Grove

Cinco Ranch

Brenham

Fulshear

Richmond

Marble Falls

Brookshire

Weston Lakes

Columbus

Wimberley

Simonton

Pattison

New Ulm

Round Top

All 50 States

Chappell Hill

City of Houston

Fredericksburg -Hill Country

Fulbrook

Hill Country

Sealy Area

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Featured Review

Shannon Juarez

John did a fantastic job on designing our port cochere. It was important that the port cohere matched our mansard roof with a seamless transition and he did an amazing job designing the look. I would recommend him to any of my friends!Read Full Review

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13 Reviews for John P. Guy, Designer

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Work Quality

5.0

Communication

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Value

4.5

Patty W.

John is an excellent Architect and Designer. He takes a lot of pride in everything he does. He is a perfectionist and is very meticulous in his drawings and building. He did a beautiful job on my house! Thank you, John for caring so much about my home!

October 22, 2025

Jeff Smith

Having spent a 30 year career in the engineering and construction industry, I have high expectations for the professionals we choose to assist us with our personal build projects. We engaged John to design and help us bid our retirement home remodel / addition, and we couldn't be happier. John demonstrated professionalism, skill, and experience in designing a beautiful home for us. More importantly his proactive communication skills and calm demeaner have been a blessing to us through our project bid process. We have already recommended John to a number of our friends and neighbors, and encourage anyone looking for a talented and trusted design professional to consider him for their projects.

November 30, 2020

Shannon Juarez

June 3, 2019

Comment from John P. Guy, Designer:

Thanks Shannon,
It has always been a pleasure to work with you and Marco.

Mark & Katie Canady

My wife and I are building a new home, and we are extraordinarily happy that John handled our project. He took our vision and transformed it into exactly what we wanted. We would highly recommend any one looking for home design services, whether for a remodel or new build, use John. He is incredibly professional, well spoken, and does a wonderful job walking his clients through the process. We could not imagine using any one else!

May 25, 2019

Ben W

John did a great job designing plans for our home. He took our original idea, asked great questions to understand our style, and made excellent recommendations to make our home better than we could think of ourselves. His suggestions were invaluable. Our plans were approved by the city with no revisions. Would gladly recommend friends and family to John.

May 10, 2019

Fort Bend Builders

John is a phenomenal designer and a true pleasure to work with. His experience and wealth of building knowledge makes him one of the best in the industry. John has completed more than 20 projects for us over the years including everything from custom homes and room additions to luxury kitchens. Renovation and construction projects run smooth with a quality set of plans and when projects run smooth everyone wins.

October 4, 2018

Ryan Kelly

John did a great job with our house design. He was able to incorporate everything that we were looking for into the design. He was also great to work with. Even a builder who we submitted the design to complimented on the detail and work that had gone into the design.

October 12, 2016

Debbie Sohmer

John Was easy to work with and very patient with us as we made multiple changes on our plans. We are pleased with the end results and found John a delight to work with.

May 26, 2016

artmcgimsey

Very professional and willing to work hard and do whatever the job takes to get it done right and on time. Agreeable to making last minute changes.

May 14, 2016

Superior Exterior

I have worked with John and his company for several years. John has designed well over 50 projects for our company. He has designed Remodels, Additions and Custom Homes for our Clients. John is a very gifted designer who always delivers a plan that exceeds our expetations. I highly recommend John Guy.

December 22, 2015Last modified:December 22, 2015

eppsranch

Living in rural Texas, I was at my wits end trying to find a professional Building Designer to come to my 1940's Ranch House to design a kitchen remodel. Everyone I contacted said they only worked on newer homes or that I was too far out! Then I found John! From the moment he walked into my house, he listen to my ideas and understood my need to keep the integrity of the home, but still update it to handle a modern lifestyle. John designed the perfect kitchen for my home. We are currently mid-project and the detail of John's design have made the project run exceptionally smooth. I will post photos once the project is completed.

July 11, 2015

Sherry Cessna

John Guy took the time to really listen to what my family wanted in our new home. I enjoyed the honest feedback and suggestions he gave during the process of drawing out our plans. His vision and experience in unique home design is exactly what we needed in a designer. I look forward to adding photos of our completed project for all to enjoy.

October 15, 2014Last modified:October 31, 2014

Interactive Construction Systems

I have known John Guy for several years through association in the TIBD (Texas Institute of Building Designers). My membership in TIBD was as a supplier. As a supplier I worked with and got to know many of the members. This year I decided to start building homes. There were several reasons I chose John Guy: #1 He is an excellent designer, #2 He listens to his clients and designs to meet their ideas. #3. He has a working knowledge of products and applications. #4. He understands the complex nature between design and construction. For these reasons, John has been a great deal of help in product selection. I have also hired John to inspect the job and provide quality assurance. This way I am assured of getting everything done right the first time, and preventing any defects in workmanship from getting covered up. John is what I call a Full Service Designer. Richard Egan

October 2, 2014

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we absolutely prepare detailed, permit-ready construction drawings. Our meticulous approach ensures plans are city-approved, as demonstrated by past projects where our plans passed without revisions. We focus on precision to streamline your building process and help you move forward with confidence.

While we don't directly handle permit submission, our expertise ensures your construction drawings are meticulously prepared to meet all local building codes and requirements. This proactive approach helps streamline the permitting process, as evidenced by our plans being approved by cities without revisions, minimizing potential delays for your project.

We design a comprehensive range of residential buildings, from custom homes and new constructions to extensive renovations, additions, and expansions. This includes specialized projects like barndominiums, tiny houses, vacation homes, guesthouses, and pool houses. We truly cover 'from cottages to castles,' adapting to diverse client needs and styles.

Absolutely, designing custom home plans is one of our core specialties. We are Fort Bend County's Award-Winning Custom Home Designer, dedicated to transforming your unique vision into a functional and beautiful living space. We'll work closely with you to create a home that perfectly suits your lifestyle.

Yes, we regularly design additions, garages, and various accessory buildings. Whether you're looking for a single-story to two-story expansion, a new garage, a guesthouse, or a pool house, we have the expertise to integrate these structures seamlessly with your existing property or as standalone designs.

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13 Comments

Commented: What is the "after" photo likeHi Richard and Debbie....The end product is shown in some of our project photos. The kitchen was stained a dark mahogany color.

October 3, 2018

Commented: Could you tell me how deep the island is?Hi Kate....This island is 5'-6" deep at the center, %'-0" deep at the ends.

September 17, 2018

Commented: Beautiful monochromatic design! Is the floor travertine? What color?Thank you for following us! I believe the travertine color was called vanilla.

March 14, 2015

Commented: Love the light fixture - what brand is it? Name?Hi...I have asked the interior designer for info on the fixture. I will let you know as soon as she responds. Thank you.

October 9, 2014

Commented: What width trim for exterior of our windows?We typically use 4" wide trim on the sides and bottom of windows, and 6" wide for the head. One thing that you need to consider is backing the trim as required so that the siding, shingles, etc. can b...

February 7, 2014 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Can I change the color of my hardwood floor?With that in mind I would very carefully pull up the transition strip so it can be used to make a small strip the width of the the difference between the two floors. If there is a depth difference it ...

January 28, 2014 in Design Dilemma

John P. Guy, Designer