Permit-Ready Residential Design in Arizona
Custom Home & Remodel Plans
in Arizona
Helping homeowners, builders, and property owners move from ideas to approved plans in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and surrounding areas.
What We Do
Residential Design Built Around Real Projects
We provide permit-ready plans for custom homes, remodels, additions, detached structures, and measured as-built drawings throughout Arizona.
Custom Homes
New home design and permit-ready plans tailored to your lot, goals, and the way you want to live.
- Custom floor plan design
- Lot-specific layout planning
- Permit-ready construction drawings
Remodels & Additions
Thoughtful remodel and addition plans that improve how your existing home functions and flows.
- Home additions and expansions
- Interior reconfiguration
- Kitchen and bath remodel planning
Detached Structures
Design services for detached garages, RV garages, casitas, workshops, and other accessory structures.
- Detached garages and RV garages
- Casitas and guest houses
- Workshops and accessory buildings
As-Built Services
Measured existing-condition drawings for remodel planning, permitting, and accurate project documentation.
- Existing floor plans
- Field-measured documentation
- Remodel planning support
Why Choose Us
Practical Experience That Keeps Projects Moving
Residential Design is a family-led Arizona business focused on clear, buildable plans for real residential projects. From custom homes to remodels, additions, detached structures, and as-built drawings, the goal is simple: help clients move forward with less confusion and better documentation.
- Family-led residential design since 1995
- Permit-ready construction drawings for custom homes, remodels, additions, and detached structures
- Experience with Arizona jurisdictions, plan review, and real-world permit submittals
- Measured as-built services to support remodel planning and existing-condition documentation
- Clear, straightforward process built around real projects instead of unnecessary complexity
- Designs focused on function, constructability, and how people actually live
Our Work
Featured Projects
A selection of custom homes and remodels designed for Arizona living.
Desert Contemporary Home
Paradise Valley, AZ · 5,200 sq ft
Modern Ranch Remodel
Scottsdale, AZ · 3,800 sq ft
Southwest Family Estate
Gilbert, AZ · 4,600 sq ft
Our Design Process
A clear, collaborative approach from initial concept to construction-ready documents.
Initial Fit & Project Review
We start by reviewing the property, project type, goals, and any existing information to understand the scope and whether the project is a good fit.
Existing Conditions & Site Information
If needed, we work from prior plans, site information, photos, or measured as-built drawings so the design starts from accurate existing conditions.
Design & Layout Development
Floor plans and layout ideas are developed around the lot, the project goals, and how the space actually needs to function.
Permit Plans & Revisions
Once the design is dialed in, the drawing set is prepared for permitting and updated as needed to respond to plan review comments.
What Our Clients Say
Building lasting relationships through exceptional design work.
They transformed our vague ideas into a home that exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail in the floor plans made the build process seamless.
Michael & Sarah T.
Scottsdale, AZ
Professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in our project. The remodel design they created completely changed how we live in our home.
Jennifer R.
Gilbert, AZ
Working with Residential Design was the best decision we made for our custom home. They listened to everything we wanted.
David & Maria L.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Areas Served
Residential Design Services Across the Phoenix Metro Area
We work on residential projects throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, and surrounding areas, with experience navigating local requirements, plan review comments, and permit submittal workflows.
Each jurisdiction page will include helpful links, code adoption information, permit portals, and guidance specific to that area.
Contact Residential Design
Start Your Project
Tell us about the property, the type of project, and where you are in the process. Whether you are planning a custom home, remodel, addition, detached structure, or need as-built drawings, a clear starting point helps move things forward faster.