Pine Hill DesignNova Scotia

Custom house plans, built around how you actually live.

We turn your site and the way you want to live into clear, buildable residential design — from first concept to construction-ready drawings.

Bright living room with a full-height glazed wall overlooking an ocean view, wood ceiling and a stone fireplace
Who we are

Design that starts with your life, not a template.

We plan and design custom homes, renovations, and additions for homeowners — working closely with you and your builder so what we design is what actually gets built.

Concept →Concept through construction-ready documents
Build-readyDrawings your builder can work from
What we do

House plans & residential design

Clear, buildable design for new homes, renovations, and additions. Every service below can stand alone or combine into a full concept-to-construction package.

House & Floor Plans

Thoughtful floor plans and layouts that make the most of your space and the way you move through it.

  • Space planning & flow
  • Room sizing & furniture fit
  • Multiple layout options

Concept Design

Early-stage ideas, massing, and direction — get a clear sense of your home before committing to detail.

  • Massing & form studies
  • Style & material direction
  • Feasibility on your site

Renovations & Additions

Extend or rework an existing home — additions, reconfigurations, and updates that fit the house you have.

  • Existing-condition review
  • Addition & layout design
  • Integration with existing structure
How we work

A clear path from idea to build

Four steps, no surprises. You always know where your project stands and what comes next.

1

Consult

We listen — your site, how you want to live, and what matters to you.

2

Concept

Massing, form, and direction. You see the shape of your home and we refine it with you.

3

Design

Full floor plans, elevations, and details.

4

Drawings

Construction-ready drawings for your build — coordinated with your builder.

Concepts

Dark charcoal gabled home with a stone chimney, large glazed gable and a lit entry porch at dusk
Grey shingle-clad modern home with a large deck and glazed corner, overlooking a coastal lot
Vaulted living room with exposed trusses, a stone fireplace and a wall of glass framing a water view
White vaulted living space with sliding glass doors to a lake, wood floors and a black wood stove
White board-and-batten home with a timber-framed glazed wing opening onto a cedar deck
Black A-frame cottage with a full-height glazed gable, timber deck and steel railing on a waterfront lot
Charcoal gabled home with a stone chimney, large glazed gable and a lit porch at dusk
Contemporary two-storey home in warm grey cladding with a dark entry tower and lit windows at dusk
Open-plan kitchen and stairwell with oak flooring, dark island and full-height glazing to a garden
About

Design that's built to be lived in

Pine Hill Design makes the process of designing a home feel as good as the home itself. We work closely with homeowners — and with their builders — because we've been on both sides. The design follows how you actually live, what works for your land, and what's realistic to build.

Every project starts with listening. We care about the details that make a house feel like home: how light moves through a room, where you'll actually spend your time, and how the home meets its surroundings. That perspective comes from 20+ years building custom homes across Ontario and Nova Scotia.

End-to-endConcept to construction docs
Detail-drivenMaterials, light and finish

Collaborative

We design with you, not just for you — your input shapes every stage.

Site-aware

Design shaped by land, orientation, light, and setbacks.

Build-ready

Drawings your builder can actually work from.

Ready to start your project?

Tell us about your site and your plans — we'll take it from there.

Book a consultation
Contact

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