Business Details
31 Years
experience
Custom Residential & Commercial Architectural Design Services in Omaha
Founded in 1995, Straightline Design has established itself as a trusted leader in residential and commercial architectural design. Our team brings over 30 years of combined experience, specializing in custom home design, historical renovations, and light commercial projects. We prioritize collaboration, working closely with clients to transform their visions into functional, timeless spaces. Our expertise spans across diverse architectural styles, from Victorian to Contemporary, ensuring each project reflects the client's unique lifestyle.With a focus on innovation and quality, we serve clients across the Midwest, West Coast, mountain states, and international locations like Costa Rica and the Caribbean. Our process emphasizes clear communication, detailed planning, and cost analysis to deliver designs that exceed expectations while adhering to budgets. Recognized for award-winning designs, we remain committed to excellence through every phase of the project lifecycle.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Design
Historical Renovations
Project Consulting
Remodeling & Additions
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial design.
- Our collaborative approach ensures designs reflect client visions and lifestyle needs.
- We serve diverse locations from the Midwest to international destinations.
- Award-winning designs prioritize functionality, aesthetics, and budget adherence.
- Comprehensive services span from concept to construction project management.
Services
Residential Design
Custom residential design services create personalized living spaces tailored to client preferences. We specialize in new home constructions, lake houses, and vacation homes across diverse architectural styles. Our process ensures functional layouts, aesthetic appeal, and seamless integration with family lifestyles.
Commercial Design
Light commercial design solutions for functional, aesthetically pleasing workspaces. We serve churches, retail spaces, childcare facilities, and offices while adhering to Nebraska's architectural regulations. Projects include renovations and new constructions focused on efficiency and modern design standards.
Historical Renovations
Specialized historical renovation services preserve architectural integrity while incorporating modern functionality. Our expertise covers early 1900s farm homes and downtown storefronts, including CAD documentation for preservation purposes and disaster recovery planning.
Project Consulting
Comprehensive consulting services support project success through bid analysis, energy code compliance, and construction fund management. We provide accessibility reviews, existing home evaluations, and partial/full project management tailored to client needs.
Remodeling & Additions
Award-winning remodeling services transform existing spaces through kitchen updates, basement finishes, and whole-house renovations. Addition projects expand living areas with second stories, extra bathrooms, and customized outdoor living spaces while maintaining structural integrity.
People
Mick McGuire
President/Designer
With over 45 years in residential design, Mick leads the team using expertise from his architecture degree and roles at Nebraska's largest home builders. His vision drives innovative solutions for client-specific projects.
Scott Sommer
Designer/CAD Operator
Scott applies his 2012 architecture degree and telecommunications drafting experience to residential design. He specializes in translating client concepts into detailed, buildable plans using advanced CAD technology.
Kevin Swan
Designer/CAD Operator
Kevin contributes 20+ years of architectural drafting experience since joining in 2014. His expertise ensures precise technical execution of complex residential projects while maintaining design integrity.
Tymaree Krusemark
CAD Operator/3D Specialist
Tymaree utilizes her 2022 design degree and 3D modeling expertise to visualize projects. She transforms conceptual ideas into detailed digital representations that enhance client understanding of final designs.
Questions
What residential design services do you offer?
We specialize in custom home design, lake houses, vacation homes, and whole-house renovations. Our services include floor plan development, exterior design, and traffic flow optimization tailored to client lifestyles.
Do you handle commercial projects?
Yes, we design light commercial spaces including churches, retail interiors, childcare facilities, and office spaces while complying with Nebraska's architectural regulations through professional collaboration.
Can you work on historical renovation projects?
Our team specializes in preserving historical architecture through meticulous CAD documentation and period-specific design expertise for early 1900s homes and commercial buildings.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Omaha, we serve clients across the Midwest, West Coast, mountain states, and international locations including Costa Rica and the Caribbean through remote collaboration.
How does your design process work?
Our four-phase process includes discovery, preliminary design, cost analysis with contractors, and final permitting drawings. We maintain continuous client collaboration throughout each project stage.
Do you offer project management services?
Yes, we provide partial or full project management including bid analysis, construction progress reporting, and energy code compliance documentation for residential and commercial clients.
