RoseWood Design

Expert Home Design for the PNW's Unique Properties

I create custom home designs that balance beauty and function, maximizing your property’s potential while respecting your vision and budget.

Precision Design from a Builder's Perspective

For over 20 years, I’ve been designing homes throughout the Portland area and the Pacific Northwest that not only look beautiful but actually work in reality. My unique background combines design expertise with practical building knowledge—allowing me to create plans that builders appreciate and homeowners love.

My approach focuses on maximizing your property’s unique features—whether that’s capturing breathtaking views, optimizing natural light, or working with challenging topography. Every project begins with a thorough site analysis to understand the opportunities that make your property special.

I specialize in translating your ideas into thoughtful, buildable designs that reflect how you actually live. The result? A home that feels perfectly tailored to you from the moment you move in.

Common Challenges in Custom Home Design

Translating Vision to Reality

You’ve collected ideas for years, but struggle to transform them into a coherent design that actually works. I’ll help organize your vision into a practical plan that captures everything you want while eliminating potential problems.

Technical Complexities

Building codes, site constraints, and structural requirements can be overwhelming. My technical expertise ensures your design addresses these considerations from the beginning, avoiding costly surprises during construction.

Construction Feasibility

Beautiful designs that can’t be built efficiently are ultimately disappointing. I create plans that contractors can accurately bid and build, drawing on my practical construction knowledge to eliminate design elements that look good on paper but cause problems during building.

Budget Reality

Design decisions directly impact construction costs. I help you understand these implications upfront, focusing your investment on the elements that matter most while finding creative solutions to achieve your goals within budget.

My Home Design Process

Site & Vision Analysis

I begin by studying your property’s unique characteristics—views, light patterns, topography, and constraints—while listening carefully to understand your vision, needs, and priorities.

Concept Development

Based on our analysis, I create initial design concepts that address your specific needs while maximizing your property’s potential, presented in a way that helps you visualize the spaces.

 

Refinement & Documentation

Through collaborative review, we refine the design to perfection. I then create comprehensive construction documents that enable builders to provide accurate bids and build your design with precision.

The Result: A Home That Works Beautifully

My clients enjoy homes that perfectly balance beauty, function, and budget; spaces that work exactly as needed while maximizing their property’s unique features. The construction process goes smoothly because the plans are practical and builder-friendly.

Most importantly, they experience the pride of living in a truly personalized home that reflects who they are, one that impresses friends and family with how perfectly it suits them.

Ready to Maximize Your Property's Potential?

Let’s begin with a Site & Vision Clarity Session. During this 2-hour on-site consultation, I’ll analyze your property’s potential and discuss your vision for your dream home.