Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Luxury Home Design
Designs by Santy is an accomplished and innovative building design company serving the Niagara region. With nearly two decades of professional experience, our founder Santy Yeh has established a reputation for creating award-winning custom, boutique, and luxury homes as well as small commercial projects. Our team utilizes industry-leading 3D CAD software to deliver comprehensive visualizations that allow clients to preview and refine their designs before construction begins. We specialize in translating personal visions into functional, elegant spaces through new construction, renovations, and additions. Our work has received numerous accolades including multiple Niagara Home Builders' Association awards and features in regional publications.We maintain BCIN certification for compliance with Ontario building codes while prioritizing personalized service throughout the design process. Our portfolio demonstrates expertise across architectural styles from modern luxury to traditional estates. Initial consultations are offered at no charge to begin transforming client concepts into permit-ready plans. Our design studio in St. Catharines serves Niagara-on-the-lake, Pelham, Beamsville, and Port Dalhousie communities. We combine technical precision with creative inspiration drawn from architectural legends like Frank Lloyd Wright to deliver distinctive solutions tailored to individual lifestyles.
Services
Custom Home Design
Luxury Renovations
Commercial Design
3D Visualization
Heritage Restoration
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of professional architectural design experience
- Our team utilizes advanced 3D CAD visualization technology
- We have received multiple Niagara Home Builders' Association awards
- We provide personalized design solutions tailored to client lifestyles
- Our founder maintains BCIN certification for code compliance
Associations and certifications
- BCIN
What people say
Award-winning designs
Personalized approach
Technical expertise
Diverse portfolio
Heritage preservation
Services
Custom Home Design
We create bespoke luxury residences tailored to individual lifestyles. Our process begins with concept development and continues through permit-ready plans. Using 3D CAD visualization, clients preview designs before construction begins. Our award-winning team specializes in translating personal visions into functional, elegant spaces that meet Ontario building code requirements.
Luxury Renovations
Our renovation expertise transforms existing properties into modern, functional spaces. We handle projects ranging from kitchen remodels to complete home transformations. The 2022 Niagara Biennial Awards finalist project demonstrates our ability to enhance property value while maintaining structural integrity. All renovations comply with current building codes and incorporate client-specific design preferences.
Commercial Design
We design small commercial spaces that balance aesthetics with functionality. Our portfolio includes retail locations and office spaces that reflect brand identity while optimizing workflow. Projects follow the same rigorous design process as residential work, ensuring code compliance and spatial efficiency. 3D visualization helps businesses preview layouts before implementation.
3D Visualization
Our advanced CAD technology creates detailed digital models of proposed designs. This allows clients to explore spatial relationships and make adjustments before construction. The visualization process improves accuracy in planning and reduces costly changes during building phases. This service is included with all custom design projects.
Heritage Restoration
We specialize in restoring heritage properties while maintaining historical integrity. The 2017 Peter J. Stokes Heritage Commendation project demonstrates our ability to blend modern functionality with traditional architecture. Our approach preserves original design elements while incorporating necessary updates for contemporary living standards and safety requirements.
People
Santy Yeh
Principal Designer
Bachelor of Architectural Science graduate from Ryerson University with 20+ years experience. Former head of Mountainview Homes' design department. Recipient of multiple Niagara Home Builders' Association awards. Specializes in merging traditional inspiration with modern innovation.
Questions
What types of projects does Designs by Santy handle?
We specialize in custom luxury homes, renovations, additions, and small commercial projects throughout the Niagara region.
Do you work with historic or heritage properties?
Yes, we have experience with heritage restoration projects including award-winning work recognized by the Niagara-on-the-lake heritage committee.
What design technology do you use?
We employ industry-leading 3D CAD software for comprehensive visualization and precise planning of all projects.
Are your designs code-compliant?
All our designs meet Ontario building code requirements with BCIN-certified documentation for permitting processes.
How does the design process begin?
We start with a complimentary initial consultation to understand your vision before developing concept designs and detailed plans.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Niagara region communities like St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the-lake, Pelham, and Beamsville.
Reviews (1)
Scott Colvin
Sep 29, 2018
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Santy designed a custom house for us. Great detail in the design and reasonable price for the services provided.
