Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Home Plans & Architectural Designs
Larry James Designs has dedicated over five decades to crafting timeless, customer-centric home plans that blend traditional elegance with modern functionality. Since 1972, our founder, Larry James, has combined his Master's degree in Art and Design with hands-on experience to create thousands of award-winning plans featured in top publications like Better Homes & Gardens and House Beautiful. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in Larry's deep understanding of classical architecture, gained through extensive study at New York University's Institute for the Study of Classical Architecture and frequent European research trips. We prioritize clarity in our plans, ensuring even non-professionals can easily interpret them, while incorporating thoughtful details like future expansion options and abundant storage.Our team maintains a personal, down-to-earth approach, treating every client relationship as a partnership in realizing their home-building dreams. With global reach but local care, we've served thousands of satisfied customers worldwide, earning recognition for our uncluttered, stately designs that stand the test of time. Our membership in the American Institute of Building Design and status as Certified Professional Building Designers underscore our dedication to industry excellence. From initial consultation to final blueprints, we focus on creating spaces that reflect how people truly live, ensuring every home plan we deliver becomes a lasting legacy.
Services
Architectural Design
Home Plans
Custom House Plans
Open Floor Plans
Small House Plans
European Style Designs
Southern Traditional Plans
Bonus Room Plans
Garage Plans
Outdoor Living Plans
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of award-winning architectural design experience
- Clear, easy-to-read plans for professionals and DIY builders
- Timeless designs that maintain value for generations
- Personalized service with direct access to the lead designer
- Proven track record of thousands of satisfied global customers
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Building Design
- Certified Professional Building Designer
- Institute for the Study of Classical Architecture at New York University
What people say
Beautiful designs
Elegant yet simple
Complete sets of plans
Grand, elegant look
Easy to imagine living in
Services
Architectural Design
Larry James Designs creates timeless architectural plans that balance classical proportions with modern functionality. Our designs prioritize livability, featuring open spaces, high ceilings, and elegant exteriors that maintain value for generations. Each plan incorporates thoughtful details like future expansion options and abundant storage.
Custom House Plans
We specialize in customizable home plans that adapt to evolving family needs. From 400 to 20,000 square feet, our designs maintain a consistent focus on traditional aesthetics and practical layouts. Clients receive meticulously detailed blueprints that minimize construction confusion while maximizing long-term usability.
Open Floor Plans
Our open-concept designs create spacious, interconnected living areas that enhance modern home functionality. These plans emphasize natural light flow and seamless transitions between rooms while maintaining architectural coherence. Ideal for families seeking flexible, contemporary living spaces.
European Style Designs
Drawing from extensive European research, our designs incorporate classical elements like symmetrical facades and ornate detailing. These plans blend Old World charm with modern amenities, creating homes that feel both historic and contemporary through thoughtful material selection and proportioning.
Southern Traditional Plans
Our Southern-style designs capture regional charm through signature elements like front porches and gabled roofs. These plans emphasize outdoor living spaces and warm, inviting interiors while maintaining practical features like efficient storage solutions and adaptable floor plans.
People
Larry James
Lead Designer
With over 50 years of experience, Larry James holds a Master's in Art and Design and is a Certified Professional Building Designer. He studied classical architecture at NYU and has designed thousands of award-winning home plans featured in major publications.
Questions
Do your home plans include copyright permissions?
Purchase grants a one-time building license but does not transfer copyright ownership. Written permission is required for any reproduction or reuse.
What architectural styles do you offer?
We specialize in Cottage, Craftsman, European, Farm House, French Country, Mediterranean, Ranch, and Southern Traditional styles.
Can I modify your existing house plans?
Yes, our designs provide a foundation that can be customized to meet specific needs while maintaining architectural integrity.
Are your plans suitable for first-time builders?
Yes, our plans are designed for clarity with detailed renderings that minimize confusion for builders of all experience levels.
Do you offer international shipping for plans?
Yes, we serve customers worldwide with digital plan delivery and adaptable designs suitable for various building codes.
