Home Design & Remodeling for Marin County

Thoughtful Architecture & Interior Design for New Build Homes, Additions, Remodels and Beyond

We focus on enhancing the lives of our clients by creating rich environments, whether that’s a new build, an addition or a remodel. Our design approach considers the interior design hand-in-hand with the architecture to sculpt gorgeous, perfectly executed spaces.

We provide a full service solution, taking the time to learn about our clients and what they value most to create spaces tailored to them. From the very outset we take a holistic approach to interior design & architecture, considering your materials, furniture selections and colors to create a strong cohesive aesthetic. We believe a good plan leads to seamless execution. Our process takes the guesswork out of project scope & design vision, using detailed permit plans & 3D renders, finalizing everything you need to ensure a smooth Marin County permitting process. You'll be introduced to contractors we’ve come to trust over the years, helping you find the right fit for your project.

We pride ourselves on working intimately with our clients from beginning to end, providing as much knowledge, opinion, and coordination as needed. During construction, we advocate for our clients and the design vision, being there to solve any issues as they arise and making sure everything turns out as planned.

Questions? We’d love to hear about your project.

Lowe@SDLresidential.com
(707) 508-8828

Our Services

A black new build home looking over Sonoma Valley.

“Samuel was terrific to work with. We had a tricky remodel that required some engineering which he deftly guided us through. Samuel is very creative at solving problems and his communication was excellent.”

— KEVIN B. - CLIENT

FAQ

Not all permits are created equal in unincorporated Marin County, so depending on the type of project you may wait a couple of weeks to a month for an over-the-counter permit, compared to a few months for a new-build home. However that time is valuable; during that period we produce many details and dial in specifications so that your contractor can hit the ground running once your permit is approved.
Marin County now uses an online permit submittal process which saves time compared to physical submittals.
Marin County has a diverse range of architectural styles, building ages and property types; from inner-city lots, to steep hillsides. All these factors affect the economic feasibility, but in our opinion aging properties normally require extensive remodeling, to the extent that it may ultimately be cheaper to reconstruct portions of a home.
As this question might require heavy consideration depending on the project, we can determine what the best path for you is through an optional building feasibility study in the early stages of a working together.
After a consultation to evaluate the scope of the project, a total design fee will be assessed, this fee is then split between the 5 different phases of the project, giving you financial runway as we work through the project.
2024 saw the adoption of state-wide regulations that aimed to ease the housing crisis by making the construction and use of Accessory Dwelling Units more flexible. This included expedited timelines for permit review, and relaxed building setback, height and parking requirements. However there are still site-specific constraints that may make an ADU untenable, so before design begins we would advise using a building feasibility study to outline design parameters.
Marin County has a robust ADU permit review timeline and many resources to aid homeowners, especially in the the rural and agricultural areas of the county.
We certainly do! Before we embark on any project we will always offer a consultation so that we can get to know each other and see if we’ll be a good fit. If so, we’ll be happy to provide design services, including consultation, for projects big or small.