Read the site before it reads the budget
Slope, access, sun, privacy, setbacks, utilities, and drainage can change the right answer. Early site work makes those realities useful instead of expensive.
Residential Architecture Services
Home Design Consulting in Vermont
Before you commit to plans, permits, or a construction budget, get a licensed architect's read on the site, the scope, and the decisions that will shape your home project.
Get clarity before the project gets expensive.
Most homeowners do not need a finished plan before they ask for help. They need someone to sort through the possibilities with them: what the land allows, what the house needs to become, and which choices should come first.
Talor Stewart brings more than 25 years of architectural experience to that early work, so you can make the next decision with more confidence and less second-guessing.
A better starting point for a complicated home decision.
Good early guidance is not about rushing you into a larger project. It is about giving the project a sound footing before the drawings, permits, and contractor conversations begin.
Find the project that actually fits
Whether you are considering a new home, addition, renovation, or ADU, the first question is not what to draw. It is what will make the most sense for your life, property, and budget.
Make the hard choices in the right order
A focused conversation can untangle priorities, timing, permitting questions, contractor input, and the tradeoffs that are easiest to miss when you are trying to solve everything at once.
Leave with a practical next step
You will know whether the right path is a feasibility study, a Lifestyle Design Brief, full custom architecture, or a smaller decision that gets the project moving.
Bring the questions you have now.
You may be weighing a property purchase, trying to make an older home work better, or wondering whether an addition is worth it. You do not need to have the answer before the conversation starts.
Considering a home, addition, renovation, or ADUTrying to understand a Vermont site before committingSorting out scope, budget, zoning, or permitting questionsWanting an architect's second opinion before moving forward
Advice that stays connected to real life.
The Conscious Home Design Method™ starts with the life you want the home to support, then brings that together with the practical constraints of the property and project. The result is a clearer direction, not a generic answer.
Meet Talor StewartFrequently asked questions
What is home design consulting?
Home design consulting is focused architectural guidance before a full design engagement. It helps you understand the site, scope, budget, priorities, and likely decision path before investing in detailed drawings.
Can consulting help if we are deciding between an addition and a new home?
Yes. That is a common reason to start with consulting. Talor can help you weigh the property, your current home, the changes you need, and the level of investment each direction may require.
Do we need to own land before we talk?
No. A conversation can be useful while you are evaluating a property, considering a purchase, or trying to understand whether a site supports the home you have in mind.
What happens after the first conversation?
The next step depends on what becomes clear. Some projects move into a feasibility study or Lifestyle Design Brief, while others are ready for full custom architecture or need a smaller decision before moving ahead.
Clear pricing before you decide.
Start with the level of support that fits the decision in front of you. Final fees are confirmed in a written proposal once the scope is clear.
Discovery Call
Free45 minTalk through your home and get a clear sense of the right path forward. No preparation needed.
Lifestyle Design Brief™ Collaborative
$3,500Standalone briefThe six-step CHD Method™ delivered as your GPS coordinates for home. Essential to work with any architect or builder you choose.
Feasibility Study
$3,500Site and scope reviewSite analysis, zoning review, possible placement, utility pathways, topography, solar orientation, program review, and a next steps recommendation.
Custom Architecture
From $25,000Fixed-fee proposalFull-service design from discovery through permit drawings, construction administration, and move-in support. Final fee depends on scope and complexity.
Prices current as of July 2026 and subject to change. Final fees are confirmed in a written proposal.