Why Designers Choice
Serving Charlotte and Surrounding Areas Since 1998
Why Designers Choice
A design that fits your home.
A clear path from the first idea to the finished space.
Choosing a builder affects how your new space looks, how it works, and the experience of getting there. Here is how we approach the decisions that matter.

01 / A DESIGN YOU CAN UNDERSTAND
See the possibilities.
Make informed choices.
We prefer to build the projects we design in-house. Your layout, drawings, specifications, and construction are considered as parts of the same project.
Our 3D renderings help you see the proposed space from inside and outside. You can explore the roofline, proportions, windows, finishes, and relationship to the rest of your home as the design develops.
We also build from plans prepared by other professionals. You do not need to hire an architect before starting a conversation with our design team.
Explore our design processDesign is part of your project price.
The cost of designing your project is included in the overall project price. Plans are also available for separate purchase if you choose not to proceed with construction through Designers Choice.
02 / THE DETAILS THAT MATTER
Plan how it works,
as well as how it looks.
A finished photograph shows the result. The decisions behind it shape comfort, usability, appearance, and the connection to your existing home.
Rooflines and connections
The roof’s shape, ceiling height, and connection to the house need to work together. Those transitions also bring questions about drainage, flashing, and the existing structure.
Existing conditions
Reusing a deck or building onto an existing wall starts with understanding what is there. Appearance alone does not establish whether an existing structure is suitable for the proposed work.
Space for everyday life
A dining table, seating area, door swing, and walking space all take room. We discuss how you want to use the space so the layout serves those activities.
Materials and finishes
Flooring, ceilings, columns, trim, windows, and exterior finishes each affect the result. Making these choices part of the design gives the project a more coherent appearance and scope.
Comfort and convenience
Sunroom planning includes windows, insulation, and heating and cooling needs. Porch planning includes lighting, fans, outlets, and the features you want to use.
The way spaces connect
Doors, stairs, landings, decks, and patios affect how you move between your home and yard. These connections belong in the design discussion from the beginning.
03 / WORK YOU CAN EXPLORE
Look beyond the finished photograph.
Our project galleries let you follow the work through construction and see how the finished spaces came together.

Dilworth Roof Raise
A first-floor kitchen and family-room project combined with complete second-story reconstruction.
Follow the construction sequence
Custom sunroom projects
Explore completed sunrooms and the progression from the existing space through construction.
Explore the sunroom galleries04 / IN OUR CLIENTS’ WORDS
What the experience
meant to homeowners.
Read selected excerpts below, or open any testimonial for the client’s complete account.
8 client testimonials
Screened porches
A porch designed around the house and yard
“We now use our porch more than any other room in our house.”
Irka T.
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The project was well-managed with a terrific end result. When hiring a company, we were concerned about how the porch roof would be incorporated into our existing roof line, and we hired Tom based on his design as well as the price. As we went through the bid process, we changed our mind about specific features, and Tom was always timely in providing an updated quote and revised drawings. He did a great job in his design and we like how he accounted for a large birch in our backyard as well as stair placement to access the backyard. We now use our porch more than any other room in our house. Overall, for the price and efficiency, I would recommend this company.
Screened porches
Seeing the design before construction
“Tom was able to create CAD designs which enabled us to visualize the final finished product.”
Rita D.
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From the very beginning, with our initial meeting with the owner, Tom, to the very end it was a really, surprising great experience. Tom was able to create CAD designs which enabled us to visualize the final finished product. He is friendly yet knowledgeable. He introduced us to his foreman/crew leader, Mike, who actually oversaw all the work. A whole team of workers showed up early every day and the progress they made was rapid on a daily basis. We were so impressed with the workmanship and attention to detail that we kept telling them daily that it was so nice, they were absolutely meticulous in their workmanship. They even painted 2 coats of paint in the new porch area and then painted the rest of the deck area they did not work on so it would all match! We have lived in multiple states and had multiple contractors over the years and, by far, this was the absolute best experience. We had 8 estimates total. Some guys aren’t licensed, Tom said it would be 3-4 weeks until completion from the start, ours was a little over 2 week; his price wasn’t the absolute lowest but near it but what they did was so much more than anyone else would that there is really no comparison. We would HIGHLY recommend. The very best guys out there.
Home additions
An extensive renovation
“They show up early, they work hard, and they care.”
Billy M.
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We met with Tom (about 7 months before the expected due date of our second child). We designed the project together, and the major demolition started on December 29th. We moved back in to our completed home on May 2nd, and our daughter was born on May 15th. We choose Designer’s Choice because of the crew that is on site everyday of the project. They show up early, they work hard, and they care. They did a tremendous amount of work in a short period of time. We had them under the gun on timing the entire project and they held up. They demo’d the second story of our home and re-framed it while working under tarps in the rain. Tom is committed to satisfying his customers – probably to a fault. they added over 1000sq ft to our home in 4 months. in a major renovation, there are occasions where you don’t know what’s behind the wall until you open it up. Tom worked hard to keep the project moving forward when we hit any areas of concern. More importantly, Tom has come back to address any areas of concern and remains active around the job. My 4 year old (then 2 1/2 -3) still talks about the crew all the time.
Sunrooms
Comfort in the finished room
“We love the sky lights with the remote built in shades and the heating and air system which is unbelievably quiet.”
Maryann Devecio
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We had been looking for a licensed builder to construct a sun room on our house. I friend suggested Designers Choice. The company had build a screen porch for them a few years back, and had build for several of their neighbors over the last few years as well. I had seen there porch and thought it was lovely. It took several meetings to finalize the design and pricing. They use software to design the project like on HGTV, so we were able to see exactly what it would look like before it was built complete. It look about 4 weeks to get approval from our HOA, they supplied all the drawings making that easy for us. After they started it took 8 weeks to complete. The room came out very nice. We love the sky lights with the remote built in shades and the heating and air system which is unbelievably quiet. Finally, the crew were all employees, not sub contractors. I have never meet a nicer group of people who take great pride in what the do. The fellows were just so darn nice.
Screened porches
Room for dining and sitting
“The screened in porch is 14′ x 19′ and fits a sitting area and a dining area.”
Donna B.
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The screened in porch is 14′ x 19′ and fits a sitting area and a dining area. I had two ceiling fans installed and 5 outlets. They had to tie in the roofing to the existing house since we live in a 1 story house. They did a great job! Each day the team came to our house at 7am and left at 4pm. They answered any question I had and were great with answering the questions of my 5 year-old son
Home additions
A coordinated transformation
“It is the house we always wanted.”
Drew Thomas
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Our home renovation included a screened porch, a spa deck, a master bedroom/ bath addition, new roof, and a new stucco exterior. We contacted Designer-Choice, over the course of several design meetings they put together drawings and 3D renderings of the what became our dream home. When construction started they were nothing but professional and punctual. On time and with in budget they completed the project and we have thoroughly enjoyed it. It is the house we always wanted.
Screened porches
A space the family could enjoy
“We were very pleased with the way the porch turned out and the great crew that built it.”
Shannon Griffin
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Designers choice built us a screen porch in early February just before we had to stay home because of the pandemic. We have 3 kids ages 3-8. All I can say is Thank God we had the porch. It was like a giant playpen for my three and five year old. We were very pleased with the way the porch turned out and the great crew that built it. It went together very quickly. The guys were very polite, and my kids thoroughly enjoyed watching through the windows as they build it.
Sunrooms
The small touches mattered
“They are professional and make sure to add the little touches that make a big difference.”
David D.
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It was a 5 day project that was a little slowed down by weather. The workmen were all respectful and punctual. The job was done with as little disruption of our lives as possible. The finished product is a brand new room. Last night it rained and for the first time in 13 years this did not mean that there was a mess to clean up in the sunroom. I would highly recommend this team. They are professional and make sure to add the little touches that make a big difference. Little things like installing the ceiling fan and adding shoe molding that was not in the original plan were very nice touches that added to our happiness with the finished product. Tom said that he is very careful with pricing to try his best to make sure that he doesn’t have to come back and ask for more money at the end and he did just that.
Testimonials reproduced from the Designers Choice website. Excerpts and full accounts retain the clients’ original wording.
05 / CLEAR INFORMATION FROM THE START
Know what is included.
Know the next steps.
The practical questions deserve direct answers.
How do you help with HOA approval?
We design your project to comply with your HOA’s covenants and architectural requirements. Our design team supplies all the project information, drawings, and specifications you need to submit for HOA approval.
You handle the HOA application and submission. Sharing the covenants and architectural guidelines early lets us consider those requirements as the design develops.
Who owns the plans?
The plans remain the property of Designers Choice until you accept the project and we receive your deposit. Ownership then transfers to you, and the plans are used to obtain the necessary zoning and building permits.
If you would like the plans without proceeding with construction through Designers Choice, they are available for separate purchase.
What determines the project’s cost?
Size is one consideration. Existing conditions, foundations, roof connections, materials, finishes, utilities, access, and adjoining spaces also shape the scope and price.
Our design team can help you understand which choices will have the greatest effect on your project.
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Designers Choice holds valid contractor licenses in North Carolina and South Carolina and is fully bonded and insured.
What warranty do you provide?
We provide a one-year warranty covering materials and labor.
Do you offer financing?
Designers Choice does not provide or arrange financing. Homeowners who need financing arrange it independently.
OUR PURPOSE
Thoughtful design.
Clear decisions. Lasting enjoyment.
We help homeowners create spaces that fit the way they want to live, with a design they can understand, clear project information, and attention to the details that matter during construction and after completion.
Designers Choice Serving Charlotte and Surrounding Areas Since 1998