“We’ll figure it out as we go” is a strategy that will leave you feeling overwhelmed and underprepared
Designing your own home can feel like a massive puzzle—with never-ending decisions, unfamiliar rules, and the pressure to get everything just right. You might be worried about building codes, permits, or even how to communicate your ideas to contractors.
You've been searching for house plans on Pinterest for months (or years), but this is only the first step.
With our integrated approach to design and construction planning, you will have a simple strategy to turn your Pinterest dream house into a functioning plan that works for your budget, your property, and your family.
How do we help with that?
Our design process breaks the journey into manageable steps, making it easy to move forward with clarity and confidence toward the final home plans. By exploring the major questions you have at the beginning of the process, we discover the best path to take with your home design.
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Building Trust
“I want to trust the people I work with.”
Our design fees are transparent, and our team is committed to maintaining your trust every step of the way—before and after the build has begun.
"I feel overwhelmed trying to put all the pieces together.”
Overwhelmed to Inspired
"I feel overwhelmed trying to put all the pieces together"
We simplify the design process with a clear step-by-step plan, guiding you from start to finish.
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Budget Development
“I don’t know what type of house fits my budget.”
We help you align your vision with realistic costs by connecting you with one of our trusted builders early in the design process—so you get the most out of every dollar.
Why work with us?
High Performance Design
We're building science enthusiasts at heart, using proven design principles to help your space perform beautifully. It's about designing smarter, not harder, so you get incredible comfort and efficiency.
Freedom of Choice
We believe in Freedom of Choice, especially when building your dream home. When we design your home, you have the ability to select from an array of trusted builders to find the perfect contractor you truly connect with for a trusted partnership.
One-on-One Communication
You won't get lost in a large firm, dealing with salespeople, managers, and middlemen. Instead, you'll build a direct relationship with your designer, ensuring clear understanding and a seamless, personalized process every step of the way.
Get to know us
Timber Oaks Home Design is a residential design studio based in Cochrane, Alberta, offering architectural design services throughout Calgary, Rocky View County, and the surrounding rural areas. We specialize in crafting custom home plans inspired by nature, sustainability, and collaboration with our visionary clients. Our functional designs stand the test of time, blending aesthetics with thoughtful planning to produce lasting, beautiful spaces.
What our clients have to say...
"Working with Heather to design our new home was an exciting and enjoyable experience. We appreciated her flexibility and found her to be very helpful in turning our vision into reality. Her creativity complemented the ideas that we already had and we would recommend her for anyone needing any drafting or design work done."
- Brenda Stange,
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
"My husband and I had the unique opportunity to build our forever home on a beautiful corner of our farm. It opens to a majestic view of the Mountains and we knew it would require unique attention to detail to get it all down. Heather gave us a very personal experience, on schedule, with exceptional expertise, and advise. Our home design is truly one of a kind, and our dream come to true!!"
- Elizabeth Jackson
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
"One of the standout aspects of working with Timber Oaks Design was Heather's hands-on and collaborative approach. She actively engaged with us throughout the design process, ensuring that our preferences were always at the forefront. Heather's responsiveness and willingness to make adjustments based on my feedback made the experience incredibly smooth and enjoyable"
- Lindsay Schwartz
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