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Residential Design & Consulting Services

Thoughtful Design.

Exceptional Spaces.

Custom home, addition and renovation plans thoughtfully designed around your property, lifestyle and vision.

📍Serving Clayton, Lake Burton, Highlands, Cashiers and surrounding communities.

24+
Years of Experience
3×
Best of Houzz Awards
✓
Licensed & Insured
1 Hr
Free Consultation
Local
North Georgia & Western NC

Residential Design, Made Personal

Explore how thoughtful planning can transform an existing home, create a seamless addition or shape a new custom residence around the way you live.

Custom Home Design

A one-of-a-kind home planned around the property, views, daily routines and long-term goals.

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Whole Home Renovation

A cohesive plan that improves flow, functionality and the relationship between spaces.

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Seamless Home Addition

New living space designed to feel intentional, useful and connected to the existing home.

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Mountain, Lake & Residential Properties

Design that responds to the land.

A strong residential design should do more than look beautiful. It should work with the topography, preserve meaningful views, welcome natural light and support the way you want to live.

Graystone designs custom homes, additions and renovations throughout North Georgia and western North Carolina.

Clayton Lake Burton Lakemont Tallulah Falls Dillard Rabun Gap Highlands Cashiers Franklin
  • Custom plans for distinctive properties
  • Layouts that capture mountain and lake views
  • Thoughtful solutions for challenging sites
  • Plans your selected contractor can build from

Design Services

Custom Homes

Residential designs shaped around your property, lifestyle and vision.

Additions & Renovations

Plans that expand, reconfigure and improve how an existing home functions.

Construction Drawings

Detailed residential drawing sets prepared for permitting and construction.

Virtual walkthroughs

3D Views help you fully understand and see the layout before construction begins.

Contractor Coordination

Design clarification and communication with your selected construction team.

Meet Your Designer

Work directly with Danny Quintana.

With more than 24 years of residential design and construction experience, Danny helps homeowners turn their ideas into thoughtful plans that balance creativity, functionality and buildability.

From the first conversation through the completed drawing package, you receive direct communication, experienced guidance and a design developed around your property and goals.

  • 24+ years of experience
  • Direct designer communication
  • Licensed and insured
  • Design-only projects welcomed
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A Clear Design Process

Know what comes next—from the first conversation through the plans your contractor will use.

1

Free Consultation

We discuss your goals, property, ideas, timing and anticipated design budget.

2

Concept Design

Initial layouts and concepts establish the strongest direction for your project.

3

Design Development

The selected concept is refined with dimensions, details and 3D views as needed.

4

Construction Documents

Your residential drawing package is prepared for permitting and construction.

5

Construction Support

Graystone remains available to clarify design intent for your selected contractor.

See the Design Before Construction Begins

Elevations

Exterior drawings that communicate proportion, materials and design intent.

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What Clients Say About Working With Danny

“We loved working with Danny. He had great design ideas and was very communicative and up front. We absolutely love our screened in deck.”
Stephanie Donlan · Verified Houzz Review
“He has the unique ability to come up with something really creative and also has the technical skills to see it through.”
Rich C. · Verified Porch Review

Common Questions

What types of residential projects does Graystone design?

Graystone works on custom homes, additions, renovations, reconfigured floor plans, kitchens, bathrooms, construction drawings, elevations, 3D renderings and much more. The free consultation helps determine whether the project is a good fit.

Can I hire Graystone before hiring a contractor?

Yes. Graystone can develop your project and plans before you select the contractor to complete the construction.

Can my own contractor build from the plans?

Yes. The drawing package is developed to communicate the design intent to your selected contractor. Graystone can also help answer design-related questions during construction when included in the project scope.

What drawings will my project include?

The exact package depends on the project. It may include existing and proposed floor plans, demolition plans, foundation or framing information, roof plans, elevations, electrical layouts and 3D views. Danny will outline the expected deliverables before design work begins.

Does Graystone prepare drawings for permits?

Graystone prepares residential drawing packages intended for permitting and construction. Requirements vary by location and project, so Danny will explain whether structural engineering or other third-party documentation may also be required.

What happens during the free one-hour consultation?

Most consultations begin with a phone call to discuss your property, desired changes, style, anticipated budget, timing, and next steps. When helpful, a site visit may also be scheduled to better understand the property and existing conditions.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Bring your ideas. Leave with a clearer path forward.

Begin with a complimentary one-hour residential design consultation.

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