Rod Taylor Design

10/21/2026

Some nice air barrier detailing by Straightline Carpentry 👌 More on this approach on my website’s resources page 👇 https://www.rodtaylordesign.ca/resources

10/14/2026

2 looks, 1 laneway home

Floorplans are mainly about how a home functions, but roof style and finish choices play a big role in how the home looks (aka functions visually). Whether you want to blend in or stand out, we can work together to find the best fit for you.

Thinking of building or renovating? Let's talk.

10/08/2026

Then → Now (left to right, work in progress) 🛠️

Progress photos from a multi-unit heritage home renovation, with builders Mark and Thomas Dodsworth heading up the work.

This part of the project extended the existing mudroom and added a second floor above it, creating a new entry and stairs up to the top-level unit.

The new entry is behind the fridge. 😄

10/06/2026

Single level living: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry and a mudroom in 1,150 sq ft (plus a covered deck). Good design helps your home work better and your budget go further! Get in touch to talk about your project.

10/05/2026

Meet the Nuthatch, a 600 sf (main level) one-bedroom home with an optional basement I designed a few years back for a competition in the Okanagan. Shown here as a rendering, it was drawn up to meet the (then) new provisions for second homes on ALR land. More info available on my website.

09/18/2026

Three homes, one hillside. 🏔️

An updated rendering of the triplex I shared earlier, now under construction. A 1-bedroom suite at the base, two 3-bedroom homes above. The top unit gets cathedral ceilings, and timber accents tie it all together. All units should have pretty great mountain views with the lake views getting better as you go higher.

Planning a new home or multiplex? Message me or visit rodtaylordesign.ca.

Rod Taylor Design | Residential Designer for New Homes and Renovations, Energy-Efficient Design, Laneway Houses, Renovations & Stock House Plans | Based in Nelson and serving the Kootenays and British Columbia.

09/17/2026

Things come up after the work begins? I got you! Some structural work in this renovation meant finding a new home for the washer/dryer mid-construction — so I put together these three options and let the builder and homeowner pick their favourite.

Thinking of building or renovating? Get in touch for a free initial consultation.

Rod Taylor Design | Residential Designer for New Homes and Renovations, Energy-Efficient Design, Laneway Houses, Renovations & Stock House Plans | Based in Nelson and serving the Kootenays and British Columbia.

09/17/2026

An upcoming two-car garage project with an attached storage/workshop area. The single slope roof helps keep construction simple and also accommodates plans for future solar panels, with siding and other finishes reflecting the character of the main house.

This one came together through several rounds working with the owners and their builder, not only fine tuning the garage itself, but also its position and elevation relative to the existing home and the alley access.

It'll be great to see this one break ground soon. Planning a similar project? Send me a message to get started.

Rod Taylor Design | Residential Designer for New Homes and Renovations, Energy-Efficient Design, Laneway Houses, Renovations & Stock House Plans | Based in Nelson and serving the Kootenays and British Columbia.

09/10/2026

A little studio project with a lot going on from a few years back. We just managed to tuck it in between setbacks, parking spots and utilities while also still preserving the views over the top from the main house deck.

07/16/2026

Big windows for a big view! Recent photos from a new build on the north shore.