Design is more than just choosing colors and finishes—it’s the blueprint for how your space will feel, function, and flow. At Home Run Design + Remodel, we combine intelligent planning and innovative solutions to ensure your remodel is built on a design that truly supports the way you live. Starting with design means fewer surprises, clearer decisions, and a home that looks and works exactly how you imagined.
Additionally, research from Penn State University found that remodeling projects that start with professional design:
A thoughtful design phase creates a clear roadmap for construction, aligning expectations for scope, budget, and timeline. The result is fewer unknowns, better collaboration, and a more predictable build.
We redesign the way your home is laid out by removing unnecessary walls, aligning ceiling heights, and integrating rooms so everything flows naturally. The result is a space that feels cohesive, intuitive, and made for you.
3D renderings and smart mood boards allow you to see your finished home before we begin construction. With guided selections and detailed planning, you’ll know exactly what you’re building, and exactly how it’ll look, so there are no surprises, only satisfaction.
A great design solves problems you didn’t even know had solutions. Our designers view your space with a fresh perspective, identifying opportunities to improve light, flow, and function in ways that feel effortless and inspired.
When flooring, trim, paint, and lighting all feel like they belong together, the transformation becomes unmistakable. We help you select materials and finishes that carry your style through every room, creating consistency and comfort.
Explore some of the transformations we’ve been able to accomplish, starting with a beautiful design.
Discovery + Consultation
We walk through your home, explore your vision, and discuss your budget and timelines to make sure we’re aligned.
Design Agreement
Once the scope is defined, we begin designing with full clarity, including layouts, materials, and 3D renderings.
Design Development
Together, we finalize every detail: fixtures, finishes, lighting, and workflow.
Design to Build Kickoff
With the design approved, we execute the build with precision, and your designer remains involved throughout the process to ensure your vision remains intact.
From concept to construction, design and build live under one roof.
With 3D visuals, expert guidance, and curated selections, decision fatigue is a thing of the past.
We’re detail-focused, efficient, and professional—so your home isn’t just beautiful, it’s built to last.
Since 2006, we’ve served Mill Creek and its surrounding communities, earning a reputation for clean job sites, beautiful homes, and lasting quality.
Don't just take our word for it—hear from the families we've had the privilege to work with.
Frequently Asked Questions about remodeling design in Mill Creek
The design-build process brings design and construction under one roof — meaning your project developer, designer, estimator, and project manager work together from day one. This integrated approach helps keep your design aligned with your budget, streamlines communication, and reduces surprises once construction starts. Rather than handing off plans to a separate builder who may have a different interpretation, you get a cohesive team working toward your vision from concept to completion.
Yes. Our design team walks you through every finish — from cabinetry and countertops to flooring and fixtures. We will schedule sessions at our design studio to review curated design options and as needed also accompany you to our preferred local vendors to narrow choices within your budget. The goal is to make decisions early in design so selections are ready before construction, keeping the schedule smooth and predictable.
Not at all. If you already have plans, we’re happy to use them as a starting point, but our team always verifies measurements for accuracy. We then recreate the layout in our design software, allowing us to refine the details and ensure that your plans align perfectly with your goals and the construction process.
Yes. We handle all permitting and required documentation for your project. This includes coordinating with engineers and managing any necessary studies, such as wetland, asbestos, or lead testing, so you can feel confident that everything is handled properly from the start.
How much does the design phase typically cost and what’s included?
Design fees vary depending on project size, but most non structural design phase fees fall between $2,000–$8,000. More complicated projects as well as projects with structural changes will typically fall between $10,000–$30,000. This investment typically includes on-site measurements, on-site scans, existing-condition documentation, concept floor plans, 3D renderings, construction-level drawings, guided process for material selection, on-site trade walk throughs, and fixed price proposal.
Absolutely. One of the core benefits of design-build is cost clarity early on. We use historical data and in-house estimating tools to provide budget ranges as soon as we understand your goals. This allows us to design within budget parameters — not beyond them — ensuring that every design concept is financially feasible before plans are finalized.
The design phase is billed separately and does not roll into the construction contract. This allows us to focus entirely on the creative and technical planning process before locking in a fixed price for your build.
The design phase usually takes 4–16 weeks depending on project complexity. During that time we will help guide you through making all the finish and fixture selections, create a detailed set of construction documents as well as a detailed scope of work and fixed price construction proposal. Once it is time to start the demo you will be confident that not only has everything been selected and planned for but that you will love the remodeled space.
With a solid design, your home will feel personal, functional, and effortlessly beautiful.
