Start Your Project With a Clear Plan

Schedule Designing & Planning in Southwestern Pennsylvania

You need a design process that listens first and delivers clarity from the start. When you work with Bottega Drafting + Design, you begin with structured listening sessions that align your project goals with real-world site conditions common across Cranberry, Butler, Somerset and surrounding areas. Grading, utilities, and setbacks all factor into your plan before the first line is drawn, giving you confidence that what you see on paper can actually be built.


Through sketches, drawings, and iterative revisions, you visualize your spaces before construction begins. This collaborative approach balances aesthetics with budget, ensuring that form and function work together. Material recommendations, room flow improvements, and long-term usability planning are built into every phase, whether you're planning a custom home, remodel, addition, or complex renovation.


Begin mapping out your project vision with a home design planning consultation in Cranberry Township, PA and surrounding areas today.

What to Expect When You Book

Your design journey starts with listening. You'll sit down with a designer who asks the right questions about how you use your space, what's working, and what needs to change. In the Cranberry Township, PA area, that means accounting for lot shape, neighborhood character, and the realities of Western Pennsylvania building conditions.


Bottega Drafting + Design uses sketches and drawings to help you see the potential in your project. You'll receive iterative revisions that refine layouts, materials, and flow. Each stage reinforces clarity and reduces surprises during construction.


Phased build strategies are available if you want to complete a large project in manageable stages. You'll have a roadmap that supports your timeline and budget, with designs that are practical, buildable, and tailored to your lifestyle.

Homeowners often have questions about how the design process works and what they can expect at each stage. Here are answers to the most common planning questions.

Key Benefits of This Service

How long does the design phase typically take?
The timeline depends on project complexity, but most planning phases take four to eight weeks. You'll receive updates and revisions throughout the process.
What site conditions are considered during planning?
Grading, utilities, setbacks, and lot boundaries are all evaluated. In Cranberry, tree lines and neighborhood architectural styles also influence the design.
Can I make changes after the initial sketches are done?
Yes. Iterative revisions are built into the process, allowing you to refine layouts, materials, and room flow as your vision develops.
Do you help with material selection?
Absolutely. You'll receive material recommendations that balance aesthetics, durability, and budget, ensuring your selections support long-term usability.
Is phased construction an option?
Yes. Phased strategies let you complete large projects in stages, giving you flexibility with timing and budget while maintaining design continuity.

Your project deserves a foundation built on clear communication and thoughtful planning. Whether you're starting a custom home, remodel, or addition, the right design process sets the stage for success. 


Request a design consultation in Cranberry Township, Pittsburgh, Somerset or a surrounding area and take the first step toward a space that works for you.