Design Freedom, inc.

YOUR FOREVER HOME ARCHITECT

Additions, Remodels, New Homes and ADUs

RETIREMENT IS ON THE HORIZON.

Your next chapter is within reach, and you're already envisioning your ideal retirement lifestyle.

YOUR CURRENT HOME NO LONGER FITS YOUR NEEDS.

While it's in a great location, it lacks the features you've always desired.

IT'S TIME FOR THE HOME YOU DESERVE.

Wondering what improvements can and should be made to your home? Let's explore the possibilities together.

Commitment to details ... one of a kind picturesque lakefront home design

Bill D., courtesy of Houzz.com 8/10/2012

Your Forever Home may be a new home, or an addition/remodel, and even include an ADU.

Our clients prioritize eco-friendly and energy-efficient projects. They are homeowners aiming to save money and plan for the future. They believe that bigger isn't always better, favoring quality over quantity, and are often downsizing from large family homes. Planning to stay in their homes for the long term, they value designs that offer low maintenance, durability, and single-level living.

For clients who envision their Forever Home tailored to their lifestyle

Every project is unique, but each one is like a puzzle. My job is to determine what is needed, what is desired, and the optimal way to achieve it. We focus on listening to our clients, considering all options, and highlighting the best ideas. By carefully planning each step, the final product comes together seamlessly, appearing as the perfect and only solution to the challenge.

Very professional ... She understood the emotional aspect we went through....

​Anita R., courtesy of Houzz.com 4/1/2019


DESIGN LINES BLOG

Design Lines is a blog focusing on Your Forever Home. We think that bigger is not necessarily better, and quality wins over quantity. When you plan to stay in your home for a long time, you consider green or energy efficiency, low maintenance, durability, and aging-gracefully-in-place. If you like our content, don’t forget to subscribe.

Cathy is honest, transparent, brilliant, kind, affordable, and very helpful. She led the design for a beautiful new addition… and I can’t thank her enough.

​Laura Westley, courtesy of Google Business Profile, August, 2024

Cathy Svercl, Architect

Cathy Svercl, RA, is a registered architect licensed in Florida and Virginia with over 20 years of experience. Her passion for architecture began in the 6th grade when her teacher assigned a project to envision their future, including designing their dream home. Ever since then, Cathy has been dedicated to creating beautiful homes.