Drafting Ocala's Future, One Design at a Time

Southern Home and Design is a family-owned architectural draft and design business based in Ocala, Florida, providing services for as-builts, remodels, and custom projects, specializing in timeless Southern design for residential and premier equestrian estates.

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Family Values,
Community Roots

A family-owned architectural design and drafting business serving the Ocala community with integrity, craftsmanship, and innovative design solutions for over two decades. Our deep roots in Ocala have allowed us to develop a reputation for quality and meticulous attention to detail, serving clients across the nation. We believe that a home is more than a structure; it's the foundation for your family's memories and future.

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Our Passion for Timeless Designs

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Our Design & Drafting Services

As-Builts: The First Step to Any Remodel

At Southern Home & Design, every remodel begins with precise as-builts. We measure your home in detail and create CAD drawings required by your county and trusted by contractors. Our permit-ready plans reduce surprises, protect your budget, and provide clarity for renovations, custom builds, or older homes without blueprints - giving you confidence your project starts on a solid foundation. Serving Ocala and surrounding communities.

Custom Home Design: The Southern Approach

Don't settle for a cookie-cutter house. We infuse your favorite plan with Southern Charm and creativity. We provide expert floor plan modifications and draft detailed CAD blueprints ready for our engineer's seal. Our permit-ready plans meet all of your county's requirements, making us the fastest, most cost-effective path to contractor-friendly plans. Stop dreaming and start building.

Remodeling Plans: Reimagine Your Home

Remodels require expertise. With over 27 years of experience, we start with meticulous As-Built measurements, then apply our unique design to transform your space. We provide expertly detailed CAD blueprints that accurately show existing and proposed layouts. Our permit-ready plans are essential for your county's approval, providing crucial contractor clarity and protecting your budget.

Equestrian & Utility Blueprints

In Florida, outbuildings are key to your lifestyle. We design functional and luxurious plans - from custom horse barns, stalls, and equestrian centers to RV garages and guest suites. We provide code-compliant CAD blueprints tailored to your property, ensuring proper setbacks and site integration. Our permit-ready plans are essential for your county's approval, providing the contractor clarity needed for efficient builds.

Southern Praise

“Danny and his team took our vision and turned it into a home. Their patience with us throughout the design process was refreshing. Their diligence and persistence to achieve our desires was stellar.”

Matt Fabian