Many companies work for you. Greg prefers to work with you. At Greg Olsen Design, collaboration is at the heart of what he does. By working closely with his clients, he gains a clear understanding of your goals and vision. Whether you're building a new home, remodeling, or planning an addition,
Greg makes the design process simple and worry-free. You tell Greg what you want, and he’ll show you how to make it happen.
Step 1: Schedule a Meeting
Visit the Contact Page or give Greg a call to schedule your initial meeting—at no cost to you. This meeting can take place at your current home or the site of your future build.
Step 2: Initial Consultation
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Things That Help Us Get Started
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Bring any relevant site documents, such as a survey, county aerial map, or buildable footprint—if available.
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Share Your Vision
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At your first in-person meeting, discuss your goals, preferences, and inspiration. Bring photos that reflect your architectural style. Please note: we do not work from floor plans created by others, so please do not provide them.
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Understand the Process
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Greg will walk you through the design process, estimated timeline, and expectations—customized to your site, style, and budget.
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Begin Your Project
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Once the design agreement is signed, your project officially gets underway.
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Step 3: Preliminary Design
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Stage One
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Based on your input from the initial in-person meeting, Greg will develop the first set of floor plans tailored to your needs.
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Stage Two
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Meet with Greg to review the layout and suggest any changes, additions, or refinements. Typically, these screen share meetings which allows Greg to alter your floor plan in real-time.
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Stage Three
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Once the floor plans are approved, Greg will provide exterior elevation drawings in three dimensions so you can visualize the exterior architectural style and color schemes.
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Revisions continue until you're fully satisfied with the overall look and layout.
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Step 4: Final Plans
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Stage One
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Once the preliminary design is approved, Greg will begin creating a complete set of construction documents. These may include:
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Floor plans with dimensions
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Notes for subcontractors
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Interior elevation details
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Section and framing details
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Window and door rough openings
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Stage Two
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Before you submit for permits with your contractor you’ll have the opportunity to revise interior and exterior elements.
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We keep the process flexible and fully customizable to ensure your home reflects your vision.
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All design fees and billing details are clearly outlined in your design agreement.
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