My husband and I decided to bite the bullet and embark on a renovation of the first floor of our house when I was entering my second trimester of pregnancy. We initially thought that, due to our budget, we'd just want to revamp our kitchen and leave the rest of the area untouched.

We contacted a few highly rated construction companies we saw on Angie's List, and we also contacted Richard Taylor Architects. The project proposal that Rich submitted to us blew out of the water the other proposal we received. For the same proposed budget that we'd set for a kitchen remodel, Rich came up with multiple ways to make our living space more open, more logical, and more effective (storage we hadn't imagined!); we hadn't even conceived of such a major project on our budget, so we were impressed with Rich right away.

Knowing that we were on a tight timeline, Rich was fantastic about working with us on our plans efficiently but conscientiously, meeting with us at times that were convenient for us, and staying in close contact throughout the planning process. We paid for his middle level of service, so when it came time for the construction phase, he was instrumental in guiding us through the development of a project manual of expectations, suggesting contractors to interview, reviewing those contractors' bids, helping us select our contractor (this was critical - the contractor we selected was awesome, and we would not have found him without Rich), checking in with and advising us during construction, and staying in contact with our contractor to troubleshoot the unexpected.

Whenever we had a question, we knew that Rich was just an email or a phone call away, and his expertise was priceless during what could have been an incredibly stressful process, but what turned out to be a very well-managed, satisfying project.

Our construction concluded last week, about a week before my due date. Our friends and family cannot believe how smooth our construction was and how stunning the renovation is, and for this, we give Rich a huge amount of credit. We could not be happier with our experience with him, and we cannot imagine having selected another professional to lead this project.

GT, Dublin, Ohio

Many meetings took place with Richard as he took the time to truly understand the somewhat unique needs of our situation. Ultimately, in this regard he simply did a wonderful job.

We also want to state that the lot we choose was unique in that the house had to be positioned in a special manner so as to enhance curb appeal while addressing the challenge of significant terrain change within the property. Again Richard Taylor hit a home run on our behalf.

The significance of his special talent in this regard provided Lynn and I with far better than average appreciation of the property when we downsized some nine years later. We sold the home by ourselves with no Realtor involved and we heard from many that the unique design and curb appeal attracted them to contact us. We had no problem selling our fine home. That again reflects back to Richard's special talents as a architect.

Lynn and I offer our most solid endorsement of Richard Taylor's firm and wish him well as he continues to build a solid career."

"We were extremely pleased with Rich and his staff. Jamee was the architect ... and we enjoyed working with her. She was both helpful and patient as we struggled through all of the decisions that had to be made during the design of a custom home. We felt that we had the support of the entire staff throughout our design and construction process. They were always available when our builder needed a fast answer. The entire working relationship was extremely positive."

D.W., Johnstown, Ohio

"We love the house you designed for us and we are sure to be happy here for many, many years."

T.V., Powell, Ohio

"(We) are very excited about the house. The first floor is up now and it is feeling just perfect for us. Please thank eveyone there for their help in putting our house plans together."

D.J., Dublin, Ohio

"Just thinking about our meeting yesterday. I very much appreciated your perceptiveness and creativity. You are a great listener. I look forward to our next rendition. Thanks for everything."

"As you know this is still your place and we love it dearly. What a wonderful set of spaces and the functionality of it is just awesome. It truly has worked out better than we would have imagined when we started this process."

"...like the house, lots of personal touch. We will think of you often and remember the creativity of the process. Thank you for your thoughtfulness."

R.S. and K.S.
Powell, Ohio

"I am delighted with your services and the design that has developed. It is a perfect dream house. You have done an excellent job of incorporating the best features...Many thanks for all your help with the tremendous design."

Granville, Ohio

"We love our house...thanks for all the time and talent you put into designing a home which perfectly fits our family."

K.G., Dublin, Ohio

"Rich Taylor designed our “forever” home and we could not have been happier with the process and the result. He deftly guided us through the design process, helping us identify our real needs, prioritize our wants, and achieve a home that suits our family perfectly. Rich enabled us to achieve our goals in a timely manner while staying within our budget.

It was of utmost importance to us that the exterior of our home be a near-replica of a home in Colonial Williamsburg. Rich helped us to accomplish this desire, fusing our sense of style with his extensive knowledge and vision to create our dream home. He offered creative solutions to design dilemmas without imposing his own style on the outcome. Our previous home was half the size of the home Rich designed, yet it had unused space because it didn’t fit the way we really live. Because of Rich’s insight we actually live in and use every square foot of our new home.

Rich offered a palette of valuable services which allowed us to customize the design process and use only those we needed. Rich took a personal interest in us and our home, and was truly a pleasure to work with."