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Avatar for IVP Design Studio
IVP Design Studio
5.0(
9
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ArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Bolinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Great job in designing our beautiful deck, stairs, back patio, planter boxes and pad for hot tub."
Novato Contemporary
Novato Contemporary
Novato Tuscan
Tuscan Hillside
East Bay Spanish

+21

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Auburn Detailing and Construction Services
4.7(
32
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Bolinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich knows his business. He's thorough, very reasonable in pricing, and follows up until the job is complete. He's easy to work with, and responds instantly to questions. If you need building plans for permits or design, Rich will get it done."
Lay-out,Installation
Frame work
Access Stair, 1 of 2
How we found them, 1 of 6
2 of 6

+10

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Whitfield Architects, Inc.
5.0(
7
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Bolinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"David helps you understand/see the finished project and asks questions that will help the customer really understand their use of the space. He brings you into the design process with him with full transparency!"
Noe Remodel 01 Restored Entryway
Custom Mountain House 01
Contemporary Kitchen
Castle Hill limestone preserve
Dramatic section using modeling software

+47

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Fredrick Stoenner Architecture
4.0(
10
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Bolinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Very Professional, timely and great work. My project was approved and permitted in less than 3 weeks! Many thanks to the whole team."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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StudioNorth
4.9(
7
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Bolinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: Quick response

"Esther responded quickly to my inquiry, made me feel comfortable in determining what could be done with the space on a limited budget, offered many options and followed through with updates and contacts efficiently so that I had the best solutions and products available to complete the project."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lake Design & Drafting
5.0(
4
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building

Serving Bolinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Christopher prepared a great plan for my building permit application. He is a very skilled professional and created an excellent detailed design. He is a good guy to work with, affordable services, would be happy to hire again."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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BlueSquare Studio
5.0(
5
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Architect

Serving Bolinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Exceptionally competent high level professional Architect and building permit facilitator. He has my highest recommendation with no reservations. Ted Vinson, Ph.D., PE"
BluePrint Plans
Response time11 hrs
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M. Holz Design Studio
5.0(
5
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Bolinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mary is a knowledgeable and professional person who is very helpful and easy to work with."
Front Entry
Back Deck
Dining Room
Main Residence and Barn
Kitchen

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
36
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Designer - Building

Serving Bolinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Our kitchen remodel with McCormick Home Builders went beyond our expectations. Leoni and her team took the time to understand exactly what we wanted. The open layout design changed the way we use the space, and it’s been perfect for family gatherings. They were prompt, courteous, and genuinely invested in making sure we were happy. Really impressed!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

Federal and Colonial architecture are similar in that they both appear mostly utilitarian and symmetrical, but Federal architecture is a bit more ornate. Federal design often includes decorative palladium windows, window lintels, and, sometimes, columns surrounding a more decorative portico. Inside, Federal architecture is set apart by its centrally-located oval room. Additionally, Federal homes tend to have brick facades, whereas Colonial homes more often have wood siding.

It is technically possible to draw your own blueprints, but the process is extremely involved and really demands help from an expert. A professional architect has an understanding of design elements, interior design, the functionality of different rooms in a home, and how everything from furniture, outlets, and light switches should be laid out to serve you and your family best. Hiring an architect for blueprints can get expensive, but it’s the most responsible way to begin a new construction project. If you’re keen on DIYing, you could consider starting the process and then having a professional take over.

The best way to start designing a house is to know what you want before designing. Making a list of your biggest priorities in a home will help. Designing a house without an idea of what you need or want in a home will lead to many trials and errors that could make it harder to figure out what you need in your design.

As with most large-scale home renovation projects, you’ll need an architect to map out the exact layout and specs of your above-garage room, which is required in many municipalities. Some general contractors will serve as your architect, or they may bring on a residential architect to assist with the plans.

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