Who designs custom homes in Kerrville, Texas?
Riverside Home Designs is a Kerrville-based custom home design firm led by James Kenalty, an AIBD Professional Member and NCBDC Certified Professional Building Designer (#44-528) with over 40 years of experience producing permit-ready construction drawings for the Texas Hill Country region.
Professional Memberships & Accreditation
We are Professional Members of the American Institute of Building Design
We are Accredited by the National Council of Building Designer Certification
Custom Home Design and Architectural Drafting Services Serving the Texas Hill Country Since 1984
Over the years, Riverside Home Designs and Drafting Services has grown into a full-service building design and architectural drafting firm located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. We are one of the region's premier residential building design and drafting firms, specializing in custom home plans, construction drawings, and architectural blueprints.
Our President, James Kenalty, BBA, AIBD, CPBD, is a Certified Professional Building Designer with decades of experience in residential and commercial architectural drafting. He is professionally accredited by the National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC), Certificate #44-528, and is a Professional Member of the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD).
At Riverside Home Designs, we produce complete architectural drawings, construction documents, and building plans that are fully customized to meet your individual project requirements. Our custom home design and drafting services provide you with professional-quality blueprints and permit-ready plans for a fraction of the cost that traditional architectural firms typically charge.
Code-Compliant Construction Drawings and Building Plans
Riverside Home Designs and Drafting Services produces detailed, code-compliant construction drawings and architectural plans that meet all applicable building codes and regulations. Our residential drafting services ensure that every set of plans we create provides a clear and comprehensive representation of your project. All of our custom home plans and construction documents are designed to meet the current International Building Code (IRC) standards.
Why Building Code Compliance Matters for Your Custom Home Plans
Building code compliance protects your investment and ensures safety. Following recognized building codes and construction standards provides essential protections for you as the property owner. Professional organizations including the Texas Society of Architects (AIA), National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC), and the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) all endorse the International Code family for construction safety and quality assurance.
Custom Home Designer Near Me - Serving the Texas Hill Country
Looking for a custom home designer near me in the Texas Hill Country? Our custom home design and drafting services cover an extensive 75-mile service area. We provide professional building design, residential drafting, and construction drawing services to clients in Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Bandera, Comfort, and surrounding communities.
Riverside Home Designs serves clients from Northwest San Antonio to Fair Oaks Ranch, with extensive experience providing architectural drafting services in Boerne and along the Highway 46 corridor extending to Bulverde. Our portfolio includes numerous large Texas-style ranch homes in the Comfort and Center Point areas, with Kerrville serving as our home base.
We regularly provide custom home design, architectural plans, and construction drawings to clients in Mountain Home, Hunt, Ingram, Harper, Medina, Pipe Creek, and throughout the greater Texas Hill Country region. No matter where your building project is located within our service area, we deliver the same high-quality residential drafting services and attention to detail.
Comprehensive Building Design and Drafting Services for Residential and Commercial Projects
Our architectural drafting services and building design expertise encompass a wide range of project types. We provide professional drafting services for private charter schools, commercial office buildings, small tract homes, and luxury custom dream homes with every imaginable amenity.
From modest residential additions and home remodels to multi-million dollar custom estates, Riverside Home Designs has the experience and expertise to handle projects of any size and complexity. Over the past 40+ years, we've created construction drawings, architectural plans, and building designs for virtually every type of residential and light commercial structure imaginable, including energy-efficient starter homes and sprawling Texas Hill Country ranch estates.
Client-Focused Architectural Drafting and Building Design Services
"We've been doing this for over 40 years—we're not practicing anymore, we know what we're doing."
At Riverside Home Designs and Drafting Services, quality and exceptional customer service aren't just marketing buzzwords—they're the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations by producing superior architectural plans, construction drawings, and building designs at competitive, reasonable prices.
Our personalized approach to residential and commercial drafting services ensures that your custom home plans or building designs reflect your vision, meet all code requirements, and provide builders with the detailed information they need for successful construction. When you choose Riverside Home Designs for your architectural drafting needs, you're choosing 40+ years of experience, professional certification, and a genuine commitment to your project's success.
Professional-Quality Construction Drawings and Architectural Plans
We create detailed, professional-quality construction drawings, building plans, and architectural blueprints that provide builders with all the information they need to construct your project exactly as envisioned. The level of detail in our residential drafting services is directly related to the scope and complexity of your specific project requirements.
When custom details, special construction methods, or unique architectural features are required to properly represent your design concepts, we include those additional drawings and specifications at no extra charge. Our commitment to comprehensive, detailed architectural drafting services ensures that your custom home plans or commercial building designs contain everything necessary for successful construction.