Salt Lake City blends historic charm, urban energy, and mountain-connected living—creating a unique environment for custom home design. 3G Designs helps homeowners transform ideas into detailed, construction-ready plans for new homes, major remodels, additions, and detached structures. Whether you’re shaping a modern build near downtown, updating a 1920s bungalow in Sugar House, or adding space to a foothill home above the valley, we provide thoughtful designs tailored to your property, lifestyle, and budget.
Our team understands the diversity of Salt Lake City architecture—from classic brick Avenues homes to contemporary infill projects—ensuring your design fits its surroundings while elevating how you live.
Designing a custom home in Salt Lake City requires planning that respects both the lot and the lifestyle of the homeowner. Because the city offers everything from compact walkable neighborhoods to expansive view lots, we tailor each design to the site’s slope, sunlight, privacy needs, and architectural context.
Our custom home design services include:
Whether you’re envisioning a sleek, modern residence overlooking the skyline or a warm, traditional home near Liberty Park, our design plans create a strong foundation for a smooth build and a beautiful finished home.
Salt Lake City’s older homes often need expanded living space or updated functionality, and 3G Designs specializes in plans that revitalize existing structures without losing their original character. We help homeowners transform outdated layouts into open, bright, and better-functioning living areas while ensuring the addition looks like it has always belonged.
Popular Salt Lake City design projects include:
Whether you live in the Avenues, Yalecrest, Rose Park, or Capitol Hill, we create designs that blend structural integrity, aesthetic continuity, and modern practicality.
Salt Lake City properties benefit greatly from flexible detached spaces—especially in neighborhoods where additional storage, guest space, or workspace can improve daily living. Our designs reflect local architecture and comply with city regulations for ADUs, garages, and other structures.
We design:
From designing a well-planned ADU in Liberty Wells to creating a multi-use garage in East Bench, we provide detailed plans that ensure long-term usability and strong visual harmony with your home.
Questions we frequently hear about new home and home renovation design plans in Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City includes historic districts, dense urban pockets, hillside terrain, and newer developments, so we evaluate your lot, zoning requirements, architectural context, and lifestyle goals before refining your design. This ensures your home feels perfectly integrated with its surroundings and takes advantage of the city’s natural and urban assets.
Yes. Each addition we design is crafted to complement the home’s existing rooflines, materials, window patterns, and proportions. Whether your home is a 1920s brick cottage or a mid-century residence, we ensure your expanded space looks cohesive and elevates both function and curb appeal.
Absolutely. ADUs and detached structures are increasingly popular throughout the city, especially in neighborhoods where space is at a premium. Our plans meet city code, maximize usability, and blend with your home’s architecture, creating practical and visually unified backyard spaces.
We stay familiar with local regulations and incorporate required standards directly into our drawings. This makes the approval process smoother and allows your builder to proceed with confidence. Should the city request clarifications, we can help address them quickly.
Yes. Because our plans are detailed and builder-friendly, collaboration is easy, and we remain available for adjustments or questions throughout the building process. This ongoing support keeps your project aligned with the original vision.
Timelines vary depending on project size, but custom homes typically require several weeks of design development, while additions and detached structures can move faster. Throughout the process, we maintain communication and offer opportunities to refine your layout, style, and features.
Yes. If your contractor needs adjustments or additional details, we provide support throughout the build. This ensures your project stays aligned with the design and avoids unnecessary delays.
We learn about your goals, preferences, and property characteristics to determine a clear project direction.
Multiple layout concepts help you visualize possibilities for your new space.
We finalize floorplans, elevations, structural considerations, and functional features.
Detailed drawings ensure your builder has everything needed to start construction confidently.
Should revisions or clarifications be needed, we remain available to help your project stay on track.
Salt Lake City is a blend of historic districts, modern infill, and hillside neighborhoods—each with its own personality and architectural language. Your home shouldn’t feel like a copy of anything around it, and our designs reflect that belief. We take time to understand your vision, study your property, and draw inspiration from the unique character of your SLC neighborhood so the space we design feels authentic, intentional, and truly yours.
Sugar House blends historic homes with modern development, creating strong demand for thoughtful renovation and addition design. We help homeowners preserve charming details while adding the open layouts, expanded kitchens, and improved flow that today’s living requires.
With classic architecture, narrow lots, and hillside streets, The Avenues calls for precise, context-sensitive design. We create plans that honor the neighborhood’s historic character while improving functionality, natural light, and interior comfort.
With sweeping views of Mount Olympus and terraced lots, Olympus Cove requires thoughtful, slope-aware design. 3G Designs specializes in plans that maximize natural light, improve hillside usability, and well reflect the area’s premium architectural style.
Liberty Wells offers modest-sized lots and diverse home styles, making creative design essential. We specialize in additions and detached structures that maximize usable space, boost value, and enhance neighborhood consistency.
Capitol Hill homes often feature unique layouts, steep lots, and dramatic views. Our designs work with these natural advantages, improving interior flow while ensuring additions harmonize with historical architecture.
This tucked-away neighborhood offers quiet cul-de-sacs, mature landscaping, and a blend of older and newer homes. It’s a great location for expansions, garage additions, and full home redesigns. Our plans focus on improving flow and maximizing outdoor connectivity while keeping the area’s cozy feel intact.
With its foothill location and mix of mid-century and newer homes, East Bench provides excellent opportunities for view-focused design. We craft plans that maximize natural light, optimize hillside terrain, and create strong indoor–outdoor connections.
Federal Heights is known for its stately homes, mature landscapes, and timeless mountain-facing architecture. Homeowners here often look for refined remodels, additions, and custom home design that elevate older layouts without losing character. We develop plans that balance elegance, efficiency, and premium craftsmanship.
Bordering the foothills and close to recreational trails, the Parleys area is perfect for custom homes with indoor-outdoor flow. We design structures that take advantage of views, terrain, and Millcreek’s beautiful natural surroundings.
Emigration Canyon offers a rare blend of mountain seclusion and close proximity to downtown Salt Lake City, making it ideal for custom homes designed around views, terrain, and privacy. 3G Designs creates plans that maximize natural light, take advantage of the canyon’s dramatic landscapes, and work thoughtfully with steep or irregular lots.
With tree-lined streets, hillside lots, and proximity to Emigration Canyon, Indian Hills is ideal for thoughtful remodeling and custom home design. Many homes here have dated footprints, and 3G Designs helps homeowners open up living spaces, enhance views, and create designs that complement the surrounding foothills.
This vibrant, community-oriented neighborhood benefits from practical, value-forward design. We create plans for remodels and additions that update older layouts, improve efficiency, and reflect Rose Park’s friendly, residential vibe.
We serve Greater Salt Lake area and surrounding Utah communities including: Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Sugar House, Millcreek, Holladay, Murray, West Valley City, Taylorsville, Kearns, Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Draper, Bluffdale, Riverton, Herriman, South Jordan, West Jordan, Kearns, Magna, Bountiful, Centerville, Kaysville, Farmington, Layton, Syracuse, Clearfield, Sunset, Clinton, Hooper, West Point, Roy, West Haven, Harrisville, Ogden, North Ogden, Pleasant View, Logan, Park City, Heber City, Midway, Alpine, Highland, Eagle Mountain, Lehi, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Cedar Hills, Lindon, Orem, Provo, Vineyard, Springville, Spanish Fork, Mapleton, Salem, Payson, Nephi, Eagle Mountain, Tooele and more.
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