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Custom Residential Home Design & Remodeling Services
Design Services NW is a professional residential design firm committed to creating homes that reflect each client's lifestyle and aspirations. Established in 1997, our collaborative approach ensures a deep understanding of client needs through personalized communication, digital idea books, and proprietary questionnaires. With over 40 years of combined experience, we specialize in balancing aesthetic design and functionality while respecting budget constraints. Our team personally visits every project site to optimize placement for views, topography, and environmental factors. We utilize advanced CAD technology for 3D modeling and design modifications, ensuring precise construction documents that facilitate accurate contractor bids and smooth project execution.

Our dedicated customer support extends through construction, answering technical questions to guarantee homes are built exactly as designed. We serve diverse communities across the Pacific Northwest, including Liberty Lake, Lake Pend Oreille, Portland, and Spokane. Our commitment to transparency includes providing educated cost projections during schematic design phases and offering bidding support with standardized bid sheets and contractor evaluations. This structured yet personalized approach has earned us recognition for innovative design and multiple awards, including Best of Show distinctions from local builder associations.
Services
Custom Home Design Remodel Design 3D Modeling Construction Documents Land Use Consulting Commercial Design
Details
  • Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
  • Our collaborative design process starts with understanding your lifestyle needs through personalized consultations
  • 25+ years of experience designing homes across the Pacific Northwest since 1997
  • Personal site visits ensure optimal home placement for views, sun orientation, and landscape integration
  • Proprietary design tools help visualize 3D color renderings of your future home
  • Detailed construction documents guarantee accurate contractor bids and budget adherence
What people say
Fantastic job designing our home Exceeded expectations Low key and easy to work with Tremendous attention to detail Highest of recommendations
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Services
Custom Home Design
Our custom home design service creates personalized living spaces tailored to your lifestyle. We begin by understanding your vision through detailed consultations before creating floor plans and exterior designs. Our team uses advanced 3D modeling to help visualize your future home, making adjustments until you're completely satisfied. We handle all technical aspects from engineering coordination to permit acquisition, ensuring your dream home meets local building codes while staying within budget constraints. With over 25 years of regional experience, we deliver architecturally significant homes that blend beautifully with their surroundings.
Remodel Design
Our comprehensive remodel design service helps transform existing spaces to better suit your evolving needs. We begin with a feasibility analysis including site visits to assess structural capabilities and potential. Our designers create detailed plans that maximize your space's potential while respecting your budget. We coordinate with engineering consultants to ensure structural integrity and handle permit procurement for a seamless process. Whether updating a single room or renovating an entire home, our approach maintains architectural harmony while incorporating modern functionality and energy efficiency improvements that enhance your living experience.
Construction Support
Our construction support service ensures your project is built exactly as designed. We provide site visits to verify construction compliance with plans and conduct regular reviews of shop drawings and submittals. Our team authors clarifications and addendums as needed, while offering technical support to both homeowners and contractors throughout the building process. We maintain continuous communication with all parties to address questions promptly, ensuring timely resolution of any issues that arise. This hands-on approach guarantees your vision becomes reality while maintaining strict adherence to building codes and quality standards throughout construction.
Land Use Consulting
Our land use consulting service helps determine the full potential of your property. We conduct thorough feasibility analyses to assess what types of structures and uses are possible on your land. Our expertise includes navigating zoning variances, subdivision requirements, and shoreline assessments. We prepare short and long plats for development approval while addressing habitat management considerations. This service provides critical information early in the planning process, helping you make informed decisions about property acquisition or development. Our extensive local knowledge ensures compliance with regional land use regulations while maximizing development potential.
Commercial Design
Our commercial design service specializes in projects up to 4,000 square feet, including office spaces, retail stores, churches, and multi-family units. We create functional commercial environments that meet specific business needs while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Our process incorporates code requirements, accessibility standards, and zoning regulations into practical designs that enhance business operations. We handle everything from schematic design through construction documents and permit acquisition. Our experience spans various commercial types, ensuring spaces that are both inviting for customers and efficient for staff. We focus on creating commercial environments that support business goals while maintaining budgetary constraints and timelines.
People
Oscar M. Torres
Principal
Architect with 25+ years of regional experience in residential and commercial design. Specializes in transforming client visions into functional spaces while maintaining code compliance. Known for attentive listening skills and collaborative approach to design.
Questions
What types of residential projects do you handle?
We design custom single-family homes, multi-family units, townhomes, and complete home remodels. Our expertise covers both modern and traditional architectural styles across the Pacific Northwest region.
How involved will I be in the design process?
We use a collaborative approach that includes personalized consultations, digital idea books, and 3D visualizations. You'll participate in every stage from initial concept through final design modifications until you're completely satisfied.
Do you assist with construction oversight?
Yes, we provide comprehensive construction support including site visits, document reviews, and technical assistance to ensure your project is built exactly as designed and meets all quality standards.
How do you handle project budget management?
We provide educated cost projections during schematic design and value-engineer plans to optimize material usage. Our detailed construction documents ensure accurate contractor bids and help prevent budget overruns during construction.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Pacific Northwest including Washington locations like Spokane, Lake Pend Oreille, and Liberty Lake, as well as Portland and Coeur D'Alene in northern Idaho.
Can you help with zoning and permit requirements?
Yes, our land use consulting includes zoning analysis, variance applications, and complete permit procurement services. We handle all necessary documentation and coordinate with local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.
Reviews (5)
Bo Cooke
Nov 02, 2017 Report
Oscar Torres is a professional. After spending $21,000 for un-buildable set of house plans from a reputable local architect, I brought those plans to him with my ideas of what I really wanted, dimensions and materials I liked most. With my notes and scribbles, visions and preferences, he drew a plan that passed codes, was economical to build and understandable to the craftsmen.
Mike & Paula Yackley
Jun 06, 2017 Report
Oscar took our ideas for an addition to our existing home and proportioned them perfectly. Our addition looks and feels like it has always been here. We appreciate the fact that Oscar returns our calls promptly. Even years later we turn to Oscar when he have questions regarding other projects we are working on. We have recommended Oscar to our friends and family.
Fred & Connie Goodman
May 18, 2016 Report
Oscar Torres of Design Services NW designed our home. We were very fortunate to be referred to such a talented and knowledgeable designer. Our project was not easy because of limitations due to very stringent municipal and environmental regulations for a very small footprint in the City on the Spokane River.
Ned & MaryAnn Hammond
May 11, 2016 Report
Oscar, We were glad you were able to visit us and see first hand the beautiful job you did in designing our home. It is everything we hoped it would be and more. Thank you for being patient with us and steering us in the right direction. We are looking forward to many happy years in our home.
Bill & Kendra Moos
Dec 27, 2015 Report
Having built four homes and dealing with so many individuals Oscar exceeded our expectations. He knew what we were wanting and he helped make our dreams come true. It is my pleasure to write a testimonial regarding my wonderful experience working with Oscar. My husband and I have worked with Design Services Northwest on three projects and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.