Design With Frank is a home design consultancy that helps people design and build better homes. We offer easy-to-use templates, building guides, and educational content to make homebuilding more accessible.
Our name originates from the renowned fable “The Three Little pigs” about three pigs who build houses of different materials. Frank is the practical pig who strategically builds his house out of bricks and saves his brothers in the end.
Step 1:
Find Your Dream Design
Explore our extensive catalog of stunning floorplans.
Browse through styles, sizes, and features.
Share your favorite designs with friends and family.
Step 2:
Review the Study Plans Package
Once you've found a design you love, purchase the study plans to take a closer look at the design.
Consult with local builders and investigate building permit requirements in your area.
Use the study set to test it against your needs, preferences, and your local regulations.
Study Set Plan Example
Step 3:
Get the Building Plans Package
When you're ready to move forward with your chosen design, purchase the Building Plans.
The package includes details and CAD and 3D files to collaborate with your local designer, engineer, specialty consultants, and builder. Our design team also offers design edits in-house if needed.
Building Plan Example
Step 4:
Get your Permit & Build
With our Building Plans Package, you can get bids from contractors, have your plans prepared and stamped by a local engineer, and apply for a building permit with your local code enforcement office.
Our package lets you break ground as soon as possible, streamlining the building process and turning your dream home into a reality.
Build Project ExampleWORK WITH THE DESIGN STUDIO
Need to make changes and adapt the plans to your site and vision?
Our professional design team can provide customization services for our existing floorplans. We also provide comprehensive residential design service from design to build. We will provide a free price quote within 1 to 3 business days.
Common Questions
What's included in my purchase?
We provide digital floor plans as PDF files for your homebuilding and design needs. Upon purchase, you'll receive automatic delivery and can print the files at any local print shop like Staples.
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Do you provide full service for home design and building?
We work with select clients to provide full-service design. For more details, email hello@designwithfrank.com for our complete design and build services.
Can I customize the plans with another designer?
Yes, our building plans include CAD and SketchUp files. Many of our customers work with other designers to better fit their project needs.
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Modern Tudor Estate in Columbia, Missouri
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