Residential Design Services

Custom Home Design for Modern Living

At Concept Architectural Designs, we believe your home should work as hard as you do. Whether you're planning a whole-house renovation, adding space for a growing family, or building your dream home from the ground up, we create residential designs that balance beauty with practicality.

Our Residential Design Process

1. Discovery & Site Analysis We start by understanding your lifestyle, needs, and vision. How do you use your space? What frustrates you about your current layout? What's your dream scenario? We also evaluate your property's opportunities and constraints—sunlight patterns, views, setbacks, and neighborhood character.

2. Concept Development We translate your goals into preliminary designs, exploring multiple layout options and architectural styles. This is where we problem-solve together, refining ideas until the design feels right.

3. Design Documentation Once the concept is approved, we develop detailed construction drawings and specifications. These documents communicate every detail to builders and ensure your vision is executed correctly.

4. Permitting & Approvals We handle the technical side—preparing permit applications, addressing code requirements, and working with local authorities to get your project approved.

Types of Residential Projects We Design

Home Additions Need more space without moving? We design additions that feel like they've always been part of your home—matching architectural style while improving flow and function.

Whole-House Renovations Outdated layouts, cramped kitchens, dark rooms—we reimagine existing homes for modern living, often reconfiguring spaces to create open, light-filled interiors that work better for today's families.

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels These hardworking spaces deserve careful planning. We design kitchens and bathrooms that are both beautiful and highly functional, with smart storage, efficient layouts, and quality materials.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) From garage conversions to backyard cottages, we design secondary living spaces that maximize your property's potential—perfect for rental income, aging parents, or home offices.

Custom New Homes Building from scratch? We create original home designs tailored to your lot, lifestyle, and budget, handling everything from initial concepts through construction documentation.

What Makes Our Residential Work Different

We Design for Real Life Beautiful renderings are easy. Homes that actually work for how you live—that's harder. We focus on practical details: where you drop your keys, how your kids do homework, whether that closet will actually hold your stuff.

We Respect Your Budget Good design doesn't require unlimited funds. We help you prioritize where to invest and where to save, designing spaces that feel expensive without breaking the bank.

We Navigate Complexity Zoning codes, structural requirements, energy efficiency standards—residential design involves numerous technical considerations. We handle the complicated stuff so you don't have to.

We Value Natural Light Minnesota's long winters make natural light precious. We carefully consider sun angles, window placement, and room orientation to bring daylight deep into your home.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Whether you have detailed plans or just a vague idea that your home could work better, we'd love to talk. Most residential projects start with a simple consultation where we discuss your goals, review your space, and outline what's possible.

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Common Questions:

• Do you work on small projects? Yes—we've designed everything from single-room additions to entire custom homes.

• What does the design process cost? Fees vary by project scope. We provide detailed proposals after an initial consultation.

• How long does residential design take? Most projects take 2-4 months from initial meeting to permit-ready drawings, depending on complexity.