Dream English Cottage Home Architect

Job ID: 39595371

Budget: $250 – $750 USD

Job Title: Architect Needed – Custom English Cottage Home Layout



Project Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and creative architect to develop the custom layout and floor plans for our dream home. This project is for house plans only, including the overall layout and exterior elevations. Interior design is not part of this scope at this time, though we welcome layout considerations that support future interior design work.

The home will be inspired by a classic English cottage aesthetic — symmetrical, timeless, and cozy — with smart, family-friendly space planning. The right architect will help us translate our vision into a functional and beautiful set of custom home plans that reflect our lifestyle and preferences.



Key Home Layout Details:

Main Level (~2,500–3,000 sq ft):
• Foyer with grand staircase
• Formal living room
• Vaulted-ceiling family room
• Kitchen at the back of the family room
• Semi-enclosed dining room with backyard views
• Office/study
• Butler’s pantry
• Large laundry/mudroom with access to side-entry garage
• Primary/master bedroom suite
• Daughter’s bedroom with private full bathroom
• Powder room (half bath)

Upstairs:
• Boys’ bunk room with dedicated bathroom
• Guest bedroom
• Additional flexible room (bonus/study/playroom)
• Separate full bathroom

Basement:
• Unfinished (for future storage, gym, recreation, etc.)

Total:
5+ bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 3 levels



Design Priorities:
• Symmetrical front elevation (non-negotiable)
• Side-entry garage (no garage doors on the front facade)
• Classic English cottage-style design (steep rooflines, dormers, natural materials, old-world charm)
• Functional, family-friendly layout with great natural light and good flow between living spaces



Scope of Work / Deliverables:
• Custom floor plans (all levels)
• Exterior elevation renderings (front and side views)
• Collaboration and revisions to refine layout and meet project goals



Additional Info:
We have a collection of layout references and inspiration photos available to guide the design process. We’re looking for a collaborative professional who communicates well and is open to feedback and revisions throughout the design phase. Attention to detail, creativity, and experience with custom residential projects are highly valued.



Open to:
• Fixed-price or hourly bids
• Independent architects or firms
• U.S.-based or international talent with experience in North American residential design codes.