Custom Building Design & Permit-Ready Drawings Across Ontario
We design custom homes, additions, ADUs, garages, and outbuildings. Clear, code-compliant, and builder-friendly plans for homeowners, builders, and investors.
Welcome to Designed for Life – Where Your Vision Becomes Reality! At Designed for Life, we're more than just a design firm – we're your partners in turning your dreams into stunning, tangible spaces. Founded out of a passion for home design and a commitment to community, we offer boutique services tailored to your unique needs. From custom home design and renovations to commercial storefronts and multi-family conversions, we're here to bring your vision to life. Explore our portfolio and see why clients trust us to deliver exceptional service, every time.
Why Clients Trust Designed For Life
1 / Hands-On Experience
Years of experience in framing, plumbing, concrete, and surveying means our drawings reflect how projects are actually built — not just how they look on paper.
2 / Ontario Code Expertise
We design for Ontario’s climate, zoning, and building code. Clear, compliant drawings that make municipal approvals smoother.
3 / Builder-Friendly Plans
We work with engineers, builders, and municipalities to ensure drawings are highly readable, coordinated, and construction-ready.
What We Design
Custom Homes
From first concept to permit-ready drawings, we design homes that maximize your lot, your lifestyle, and your budget. Clear layouts, strong elevations, and coordinated structural details.
Renovations & Additions
Add more space, better function, and modern design to your existing home. We create additions and renovation plans that integrate seamlessly and meet current OBC requirements.
Garages, ADUs & Outbuildings
Detached garages, workshops, garden suites, pool houses, storage buildings, and secondary dwelling units (ADUs) — practical, well-designed, and ready for municipal review.
