Feel free to email a request for the full pricing sheet for both new home and remodeling design. Please understand that while Hart's Design will provide PDF files of your project, we do not share the CAD files. As HART'S DESIGN, I have been providing residential design services in the greater Minnesota area and throughout the United States for over 30 years.
First is the love for home designing. It is a great honor and pleasure to work with my clients and see their home design develop into a space that they love. I understand and accept the responsibility to listen and then create. The second ingredient is the philosophy that the homeowners desires, needs and lifestyle combined with my creative skills and construction expertise will guide the design process.
There are few absolutes in design, so I recognize that my responsibility is to create and reflect your style and needs in the home. The placement and use of windows is as important in design as is the flow and function of the spaces.
First is the love for home designing. It is a great honor and pleasure to work with my clients and see their home design develop into a space that they love. I understand and accept the responsibility to listen and then create. The second ingredient is the philosophy that the homeowners desires, needs and lifestyle combined with my creative skills and construction expertise will guide the design process.
There are few absolutes in design, so I recognize that my responsibility is to create and reflect your style and needs in the home. The placement and use of windows is as important in design as is the flow and function of the spaces.
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Robert was fantastic to work with. We didn't think anyone could successfully change our kitchen layout but he came up with an "out of the box" design that knocked it out of the park! Our new kitchen is beautiful. Robert is very professional, attentive and listened to our wants and needs. The quality of his work is outstanding and his pricing is very reasonable.
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Shon Evan Dasheur
Jan 13, 2024
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i came across Harts Design online while searching for a drafter on a new house build. i met with Robert for the initial visit and expressed my wants for the build. i was quoted a onetime fee of $3400.00 for the design. He was to supply 2 different plan sketches of house designs to go off for the build. 10% down at that visit to get started. i paid that.
A few weeks later we met. at that meeting he only supplied one plan and stated he hopes i was ok with that. The initial plan did not look that good but i thought that we would be able to get through that. i made several changes and paid 50% of the remaining balance, thinking there would be no problem.
i am building a 2800 sqf house, plus unfinished basement, with a 6-car garage. i made several changes along with a whole 2nd level re-draft. it did not look good. After several hours studding the plan, i realized the main living area was only 30 feet depth and stretched too long. The stairs should have been in the center going to the 2nd level since his plan was so narrow. This created a bump out, of one of the 2nd floor bed rooms of 6 feet over the front porch. It looked like a narrow house with a 6-car garage built next to it. it never looked right. It would have made more sense expand the depth and make it less wide, using some of the upper part of the garage to build part of the living quarters. This would have also saved money in the build.
Since the garage never tied into the house that well, i wanted to change the pitch direction of the garage to create a better peak to flow with the craftsman house building. He said he did not want to do that for drainage for the roof. i had my builder look at the plan and he agreed that the plan looked "bla". My builder stated that i should change the pitch direction (which i asked Robert about earlier) and add a valley set to tie the house with the garage, creating a better exterior flow. My builder told me he could sketch it but any drafter should understand. i relayed this to Robert and he asked for a sketch, so he fully understood.
when i was searching for pictures of the valley set to include with the sketch, i can across so many other plans that made more sense. Roberts plan was never good enough to work for what i was asking. i contacted him stated i found a plan that makes way more sense. It only needed a couple changes. i met with him to give the plans to draw it up. i went over everything with him. He then stated this is a new plan and would expect more money.
So much for the one-time fee. i told him i would be better off bringing this plan to someone else. i never felt fully confident with him. i must say, if you do go with him, make sure you have a contract before even giving him the 10% down payment. if you meet for the 2nd meeting with the plan sketches, and you do not like them..........RUN, before giving another dime, otherwise you may be throwing money away like it did.
A few weeks later we met. at that meeting he only supplied one plan and stated he hopes i was ok with that. The initial plan did not look that good but i thought that we would be able to get through that. i made several changes and paid 50% of the remaining balance, thinking there would be no problem.
i am building a 2800 sqf house, plus unfinished basement, with a 6-car garage. i made several changes along with a whole 2nd level re-draft. it did not look good. After several hours studding the plan, i realized the main living area was only 30 feet depth and stretched too long. The stairs should have been in the center going to the 2nd level since his plan was so narrow. This created a bump out, of one of the 2nd floor bed rooms of 6 feet over the front porch. It looked like a narrow house with a 6-car garage built next to it. it never looked right. It would have made more sense expand the depth and make it less wide, using some of the upper part of the garage to build part of the living quarters. This would have also saved money in the build.
Since the garage never tied into the house that well, i wanted to change the pitch direction of the garage to create a better peak to flow with the craftsman house building. He said he did not want to do that for drainage for the roof. i had my builder look at the plan and he agreed that the plan looked "bla". My builder stated that i should change the pitch direction (which i asked Robert about earlier) and add a valley set to tie the house with the garage, creating a better exterior flow. My builder told me he could sketch it but any drafter should understand. i relayed this to Robert and he asked for a sketch, so he fully understood.
when i was searching for pictures of the valley set to include with the sketch, i can across so many other plans that made more sense. Roberts plan was never good enough to work for what i was asking. i contacted him stated i found a plan that makes way more sense. It only needed a couple changes. i met with him to give the plans to draw it up. i went over everything with him. He then stated this is a new plan and would expect more money.
So much for the one-time fee. i told him i would be better off bringing this plan to someone else. i never felt fully confident with him. i must say, if you do go with him, make sure you have a contract before even giving him the 10% down payment. if you meet for the 2nd meeting with the plan sketches, and you do not like them..........RUN, before giving another dime, otherwise you may be throwing money away like it did.
Barry Gornick
Sep 07, 2023
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Elizabeth
May 20, 2023
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Dan Karlgaard
May 06, 2023
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My wife and I worked with Robert to do a major remodel where we tore off the roof of our rambler home and added an additional level while remodeling the basement and main floor as well. Robert listened to our needs well and was very helpful in pointing out the pro's and con's to every decision. He is very reasonably priced and I would recommend him to anyone.
Carrie Gordon
Mar 11, 2023
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My husband, Jason, and I worked with Robert on our garage/loft addition in 2020. We couldn’t be happier with the entire process working with Robert. His design and attention to detail were spot-on. He brought to life the vision we had in our heads. We have gotten endless compliments on the end result! We would definitely recommend working with Robert!
Adam Huebel
Feb 06, 2023
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Robert worked very patiently with us to design our dream home. This was our second time working with Robert and for good reason. He is very reasonably priced and does great work. We did have some communication issues at times but he was always very patient and committed to give us exactly what we wanted. He does great work and is a super nice guy. Highly recommended!
Joan Raab
Nov 24, 2021
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Robert created drawings for a first floor remodel to our summer home. He was initially easy and pleasant to work with however he referred us to 2 construction crews, the first was a no show and the 2nd was such a bad communicator we left town for the season without ever getting a final bid so we cancelled the project. We did ask for a few minor changes and ROBERT NEVER RESPONDED, GAVE UP AND WILL START OVER NEXT YEAR.
Liz Munsinger
Nov 12, 2021
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Robert was a fantastic and integral part in getting our project started and ready to move into construction phase! We had a strict budget and lots of things we wanted for our home remodel. He is knowledgeable, skilled, affordable and wonderful to work with. We believe he went gone above and beyond on meetings, calls and city appointments; all while giving us the guidance we needed to finalize our design. We highly recommend Hart’s Design! We are SO excited to see our home remodel complete in just a few short months! Thank you Robert!
Alicia
Jun 25, 2021
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Yvonne Curran
Jun 28, 2019
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Robert was very easy to work with. On his first visit he listened to our wants and needs, then brought us three different designs. He gave us what we had asked for, then showed us a design that was a little out of the box, but we went with it and love the results. He was also available anytime I had questions. I would recommend Robert to anyone.
Jim Rumler
Aug 26, 2018
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I've worked with Robert on many residential projects in the past 4 years that required design services. I must say he has earned my confidence as an accomplished, skilled and creative residential design professional. He's been my go-to Design Pro for new homes, additions, kitchen remodels and basement finishes. In addition to being thorough and timely, he is competitively priced. Robert does a superlative job. He has effective communication skills and is personable with my clients. Robert goes above and beyond for Owner-Built - I highly recommend Harts Design.
