Inspired Design. Practical Insight.
Plan Your New Home With Confidence, through Thoughtful Design, Detailed House Plans, and Experienced Guidance
Curtis L. Showvaker, CPBD, LEED Green Associate
Serving Upstate South Carolina, the SC Midlands, and Western North Carolina
Your Home Deserves More Than Just a Beautiful Concept
A custom home is a major investment, and uncertainty gets expensive fast.
Many homeowners discover major issues too late, sometimes after design is underway, after pricing, or even after construction begins. That’s when budgets shift and compromises multiply.
A feasibility-first approach helps prevent those surprises. It gives you clarity early, when decisions are easier and changes cost less.
We treat design as
Preconstruction Planning, so you can move forward with confidence, clarity, and fewer unknowns.
What Makes Our Process Different
Thoughtful Planning
We evaluate access, grading, orientation, views, and layout efficiency early so the home fits the land naturally and key decisions happen before changes get expensive.
Construction-Informed Design
With decades of experience, we meticulously craft details that minimize surprises and protect your investment. Your home should be designed for practical construction that streamlines pricing, beyond just an appealing concept.
Builder-Ready Documentation
We produce detailed construction documents designed for accurate builder pricing, smoother permitting, and efficient construction.
A Good Fit For the Right Kind of Project
Our process is designed for homeowners who want thoughtful design decisions made early and understand that quality outcomes take time and care.
Our process focuses on:
- Shaping the home around your land, lifestyle, and long-term needs
- A clear, well-guided sequence with defined milestones
- 3D visualization to create clarity before construction begins
- Plans prepared for accurate pricing and real-world execution
- Comfort, energy performance, and long-term livability
Featured Projects
A selection of custom homes and renovations guided by timeless proportion and construction insight.
Mountain • Lake • Coastal • Renovations
Design That Feels Effortless to Live In
A custom home is defined by how it feels to live in, not by size or trends.
We Design with Daily Life in Mind
- Flow, proportion, and architectural detail that feel natural
- Comfort, daylight, and performance working together
- Sustainable and passive strategies where conditions allow
- Homes planned for long-term livability and aging in place
- Cohesive design inside and out
If a calm, guided design process and thoughtful detail matter to you, we’d be glad to talk.