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Tell us what you're picturing — your lot, your family, your style. We listen first; design comes after.
One free consultation with JJ, a 20+ year expert, & his team and you'll know exactly what's possible — for your lot, your family, your budget.
Lead architect with 20+ years of experience, backed by a team of 30 experts at Elite Design Group. Since 2003.
Best of the Lake 2018 — Custom Residential Home Design
You have a vision of your home. The layout that works for your family. The style that feels like you. The space you've been waiting to build.
What you need is someone who can take that vision and turn it into a plan your builder can actually work from. Someone who has done this hundreds of times. Someone who listens first and designs second.
Tell us what you're picturing — your lot, your family, your style. We listen first; design comes after.
We draw your plan from scratch, or start with one of our existing designs and tailor it to your lot and life.
Construction-ready documents go to your builder. Your dream home goes from paper to a place you live in.
A sample of our plans across different styles — every plan is fully modifiable to fit how you build.
Our 300+ houseplans in catalogue.
4 bed · 4½ bath · 3,717 sq ft
Modern English Tudor
4 bed · 3 bath · 2,535 sq ft
English Cottage
5 bed · 5½ bath · 3,766 sq ft
Modern Farmhouse
5 bed · 5½ bath · 4,233 sq ft
Modern European
5 bed · 5½ bath · 4,073 sq ft
Modern European
4 bed · 4½ bath · 3,563 sq ft
Modern European
Not sure which style fits? That's exactly why you talk to us. We'll help you find yours — or design something fresh that stands apart from the neighbourhood.
"Truly fabulous designs! JJ has wonderful vision for space and design. Also a pleasure to work with — collaborating to enhance the client's own visions. JJ is an iconic designer. We are so glad we were able to design a house with EDG."
"We have worked with JJ Barja and his team many times over the past several years. JJ's designs are excellent, well thought out homes that are very easy for us to work with as a builder. JJ always makes himself available with any questions I have. I would highly recommend their services if you are looking to build your forever custom home."
"We've partnered with JJ Barja and Elite Design Group on more than 40 custom homes — they are our go-to architect for timeless masterpieces. The homes we've built with them on Lake Norman have repeatedly achieved record sale prices. Their drawings are incredibly thorough and precise, which makes the building process smoother and virtually eliminates surprises on site."
We're so confident in our value that we offer a straightforward guarantee: find a comparable plan of equal quality for less anywhere else, and we'll match it. Every time, no questions asked.
Ten minutes free consultation and you'll know exactly what's possible. Tell us what you're thinking — and we'll point you straight to the right plan.