Stop Searching. Start Creating.
The perfect ready-made home plan probably doesn’t exist.
Start with a sketch, a plan that almost fits, or simply your requirements.
The perfect ready-made home plan probably doesn’t exist.
Start with a sketch, a plan that almost fits, or simply your requirements.
3 Hidden Problems Most Homeowners Don’t Discover Until It’s Too Late
Over the years, we’ve welcomed many families who came to us after spending thousands of dollars with another home plan company.
Not because they wanted to start over.
Because they felt stuck.
They ran out of revisions...
Their first draft looked good.
Then they wanted to improve the kitchen.
Move a wall.
Adjust the master suite.
Change the electrical plan.
Update the elevations.
Revise the foundation.
Refine the plumbing.
As they saw their home come to life, new ideas naturally appeared.
But their revisions had already run out.
Now they had two choices.
Pay more for every additional revision…
Or accept a home that was only “almost right.”
From our experience, creating the perfect home often takes 10–20 revisions. That’s completely normal. Some families request even more.
That’s why we never limit your revisions.
They discovered the real delay wasn’t the first draft...
Many families thought waiting a few weeks for the first draft was acceptable.
Then they discovered something they never expected.
Every revision also took weeks.
Every update.
Every correction.
Every final drawing.
The project that should have taken weeks slowly turned into months.
Some families came to us because they still had many revisions left to make, but simply couldn’t wait any longer.
That’s why we deliver fast drafts and fast revisions—so your project keeps moving instead of sitting in a queue.
They thought the project was finished...
Then construction began.
The builder had questions.
The county requested revisions.
The electrical plan needed updates.
The foundation changed.
The roof plan needed adjustments.
Many families discovered that their original design company either stopped responding, charged additional fees, or took weeks to complete the requested changes while construction was already underway.
That’s why our support doesn’t end when your blueprints are delivered.
We’re here to continue supporting you throughout your project, so your builder can keep building with confidence.
Unlimited revisions.
Fast turnaround.
Builder & county support.
These aren’t just features we decided to include.
They’re solutions to the real problems we’ve watched many homeowners experience—and the reason we built JL Barndominium Artists differently.
Why Homeowners Choose JL Barndominium Artists
Most companies sell plans.
We build relationships.
When you choose JL Barndominium Artists, you’re not just purchasing drawings. You’re working with a team that stays with you from the very first draft through your final blueprints—and even afterward if your builder or local office needs updates.
America’s Fastest Turnaround
See your first draft in just 1–2 days instead of waiting weeks.
Unlimited Revisions
Your home should be exactly the way you want it. We’ll continue refining your design until you’re completely happy with the final layout.
Builder & County Support
If your builder or local building department requests changes, we’ll work with you to update your plans quickly so your project keeps moving forward.
Designed Around Your Family
Every family is different. That’s why every plan is designed or modified around your lifestyle, your needs, and your vision.
Fast, Personal Communication
Real people. Fast responses. Clear guidance.
Detailed Plan Sets
Builder-friendly plans with the details needed to move your project forward.
Real Homes Built From Our Plans
Melissa realized early that she might never find the perfect plan for her family.
Every family lives differently. Every ready-made plan was created around someone else’s needs.
The longer you search for the perfect match, the more weeks, effort, and months you can lose.
So Melissa stopped searching for the perfect plan.
Instead, she decided to create it from what she already had:
A rough pencil sketch of the home she imagined.
Her sketch wasn’t professionally drawn.
It wasn’t drawn to scale.
It had no measurements or construction details.
But it clearly showed the rooms Melissa wanted and how she imagined them working together.
That was enough to begin.
In just 4 hours, we turned her sketch into a custom first draft.
The first draft was only the beginning.
Melissa reviewed the design.
She showed us what she wanted adjusted.
With unlimited revisions during this phase, we refined it with her until the layout fit her family.
Once she approved the floor plan, we completed her detailed full plan set in just 2 days.
Melissa took her completed plan set to her builder.
Then the plans became walls.
The walls became rooms.
And Melissa’s rough sketch became the home her family now lives in.
After it was built, she thanked us for the “wonderful plans” and shared:
“I have gotten a lot of compliments on how good the plans were from all the subs and contractors. They are very detailed.”
Melissa didn’t waste months and effort searching for the perfect plan.
She started with a simple sketch.
Four hours later, she had her first custom draft.
Today, her family lives in the home that began on that piece of paper.
If you already have a sketch, you may already have enough to begin.
Save months of searching. Send us what you have, and let’s turn it into a plan you can build from.
Trista found a home plan she liked.
But she wasn’t sure the changes her family needed were even possible.
Instead of giving up and spending more months searching, Trista asked whether the plan could be changed.
She Started With What Already Worked
Trista liked the overall layout and exterior style.
But she wanted to:
– Remove the flex room
– Use that space to make the bedrooms larger
– Remove the garage
– Remove the side porches
– Use the square footage more effectively
– Continue refining the layout around her family’s needs
In Trista’s own words:
“I wasn’t sure if it was possible.”
She simply marked the plan to show what she wanted removed or changed.
Her Changes Were Possible
Using Trista’s notes, we reworked the layout around her family’s needs.
The flex room was removed.
The bedrooms became larger.
The garage and side porches were removed.
The available square footage was used more intentionally.
In just 6 hours, we turned her marked-up plan into a personalized first draft.
The first draft gave Trista something clear to review.
With unlimited modifications included during the floor-plan phase, we continued refining the layout until she was satisfied.
Trista later shared:
“I was shocked at how quickly they responded and got it done exactly as we asked, even checking back in to make sure we were satisfied with the new plans.”
After Trista approved the floor plan, her final set of plans was delivered in just 36 hours.
Trista took the completed plans to her builder, and construction began.
The drawings became walls.
The walls became rooms.
And the changes she once wasn’t sure were possible became part of her family’s real home.
After seeing her home come to life, Trista shared the photos and her experience publicly.
She described JL Barndominium Artists as “incredible to work with” and ended with:
“Highly recommend!”
Yes—Your Plan Can Be Personalized
Changes like these are possible.
That’s why every package includes unlimited modifications during the floor-plan phase.
Our goal is to support you through the changes—not make the process harder.
And that support doesn’t end when your blueprints are delivered. If your builder has questions or your county requests revisions, our team remains available to help.
Instead of spending more months and effort searching, you can start with a plan you already like, finish your plans sooner, and begin building earlier.
Show us what you want to keep, remove, add, or change.
Meggin couldn’t find a home plan that truly fit her family.
Days turned into weeks. Every plan was missing something, and the longer she searched, the more complicated it became.
To save months searching for the perfect plan, Meggin decided to create her own using different ideas from the plans she loved.
She marked up 2 different plans and showed us exactly what she wanted to keep, remove, and change.
Using her ideas, we created her first draft that same day.
Then, with unlimited revisions included, we refined every room and detail until she was completely happy with the design.
After Meggin approved the floor plan, her final set of plans was delivered in just 3 days.
She took the plans to her builder, and construction on her family’s home began.
And this is Meggin’s family home after it was built—from the plans we designed together.
Meggin never found the perfect plan—she created it. Today, her family is living in the home that began with those first markups.
Kevin's Journey: From Idea to Home
Kevin Lewis and his family had the vision — but no real plan to build from.
They had sketches.
They had inspiration photos.
They had ideas they were excited about.
But when it came time to turn everything into a real home plan, things started to feel overwhelming.
The layout was not clear yet.
Some spaces did not flow naturally.
And the more they tried to organize everything, the harder it became to see how it would all come together into one home their family could actually build.
So we worked through it step by step.
We refined the layout, adjusted the flow of the rooms, and shaped the early ideas into a clear, buildable design that fit the way they wanted to live.
In the end, they did not just have sketches and ideas anymore.
They had a real plan — and a home they could finally move forward with confidence.
Because the hardest part is not having the vision…
It is turning that vision into something real.
Below, you can see the journey:
Kevin’s Original Sketch
Custom Design We Created for Kevin
Kevin’s Finished Home
That is what a good custom design process should do.
It takes a plan you like, your own ideas, and the changes that matter to you — then shapes them into a clear plan you can build with confidence.
This is just one story. Yours could be next.
Why Choose Our Custom Home Plans
- Uniquely designed for your life
- Smart layouts that work in real life
- Unlimited revisions until it feels right
- Fast drafts (1–2 days)
- Fixes design issues before you start building
- Easy plans builders understand
- High attention to detail
- Smooth process from start to finish
- Clear communication
- Future-proof design — plans that grow with you
How it works
01
Start Your Project Securely
Choose the package that fits your needs and start securely. If you’re unsure, we guide you so you feel confident before you commit.
02
We Understand Your Vision
We review what you send and help organize your ideas, layout needs, must-haves, and project direction before the first draft begins.
03
Your First Draft in 1–2 Days
We turn your ideas into a clear first draft quickly, so you can see the layout, understand the direction, and start making decisions without waiting weeks.
04
We Review, Fix & Refine Your Plan
You can request unlimited revisions, and most updates are completed in 1–3 days. We refine the layout, flow, and details until your plan feels right.
05
Final Full Plan Set
After your approval, we prepare the final full plan set, usually within 3–5 days. You still have unlimited revisions if updates are needed before your builder moves forward.
06
We Stay With You During the Build
If your builder or county office asks for updates, we handle the changes fast and free so your project can keep moving.
Custom Plan Packages
$2.00 / SF
See What’s Included
- First draft: 1–2 days
- Final draft: 3–5 days after approval
- Unlimited revisions
- Free builder/county correction support
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- One-time build license
- Detailed Floor Plan
- Foundation plan
- Roof plan
- Front, Rear, Right, and Left Elevations
- Electrical plan
- Plumbing plan
- Doors & windows schedule
- 3D views
- Site plan
- HVAC
- Materials list
- Ceiling plan
- Cabinet schedules
- Cross sections
- 2D interior elevations
- CAD files
- 4× 3D exterior renderings
- 4× 3D interior renderings
- 3D floor plan rendering
- 3D interior & exterior video tour
$2.80 / SF
See What’s Included
- First draft: 1–2 days
- Final draft: 3–7 days after approval
- Unlimited revisions
- Free builder/county correction support
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- One-time build license
- Detailed Floor Plan
- Foundation plan
- Roof plan
- Front, Rear, Right, and Left Elevations
- Electrical plan
- Plumbing plan
- Doors & windows schedule
- 3D views
- Site plan
- HVAC
- Materials list
- Ceiling plan
- Cabinet schedules
- Cross sections
- 2D interior elevations
- CAD files
- 4× 3D exterior renderings
- 4× 3D interior renderings
- 3D floor plan rendering
- 3D interior & exterior video tour
$4.00 / SF
See What’s Included
- First draft: 1–2 days
- Final draft: 3–9 days after approval
- Unlimited revisions
- Free builder/county correction support
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- One-time build license
- Detailed Floor Plan
- Foundation plan
- Roof plan
- Front, Rear, Right, and Left Elevations
- Electrical plan
- Plumbing plan
- Doors & windows schedule
- 3D views
- Site plan
- HVAC
- Materials list
- Ceiling plan
- Cabinet schedules
- Cross sections
- 2D interior elevations
- CAD files
- 4× 3D exterior renderings
- 4× 3D interior renderings
- 3D floor plan rendering
- 3D Interior & exterior video tour
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple!
Choose your preferred package on our website and complete the payment. After checkout, you’ll receive a receipt and an email requesting your project details—such as ideas, sketches, or inspiration photos. From there, we’ll begin working on your design right away.
If you have any questions before getting started, you’re welcome to contact us first and we’ll gladly guide you.
What happens after I place my order?
After placing your order, you can send us your ideas, sketches, inspiration photos, land details, or any requirements you have for the project.
We then begin working on your design and typically deliver your first draft within 1–2 days. From there, you can request unlimited revisions until the layout feels right.
How fast will I get my first draft?
Most first drafts are ready in 1–2 days after we receive your project details.
Can I contact someone before placing my order?
What if I don’t know exactly what I want yet?
That’s completely normal.
Most clients come to us with ideas, photos, features they want, or layouts they like — but not a finished design.
Our job is to help organize those ideas, guide you through the process, and turn them into a clear plan that works for your family, land, and lifestyle.
Can you work from inspiration photos or a rough sketch?
Absolutely. Many clients start with inspiration photos, Pinterest images, screenshots, rough sketches, or ideas they’ve collected over time.
You don’t need professional drawings or detailed plans. We can help turn your ideas into a clear, buildable design.
Can you modify one of your existing plans?
Yes. Many clients start with one of our pre-made plans and ask us to make changes.
We can adjust the layout, room sizes, garage, porch, exterior details, and overall flow to better fit your land, family, and lifestyle.
What if my project needs a custom layout instead of modifying an existing plan?
That is exactly what our custom plan packages are for.
You can start with a plan you like, a rough idea, inspiration photos, or a list of must-haves. If modifying an existing plan is not enough, we can create a custom layout around your land, lifestyle, and how you want the home to work.
How does the square foot pricing work?
Our pricing is based on the heated living area of your home.
For example, if you select a package priced at $1.50 per square foot and your home has 2,000 heated square feet, the design cost would be:
2,000 × $1.50 = $3,000
Areas such as garages, porches, patios, and other unheated spaces are included in the design and do not increase the heated square footage calculation.
If you’re not sure how many heated square feet your home will have, don’t worry. Most clients start with an estimate, and we can help guide you through the process.
What square footage should I enter when choosing a package?
Enter only the heated living area of your home.
This usually includes bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living room, office, laundry, and other conditioned spaces.
Do not include unheated areas like:
garage
porch
patio
attic
breezeway
Those areas can still be included in your plan, but they are not counted in the heated square footage price.
Can I see the draft before I pay?
No. We begin creating your design after your order is placed.
We receive thousands of inquiries every month from homeowners across the country, and each custom plan takes real time and attention.
Your order reserves your spot and allows us to begin your design.
Once you order, you’ll receive your first draft in 1–2 days, with unlimited revisions and 3D views so you can review, adjust, and refine the plan until it feels right.
What if I’m worried about paying before seeing the design?
That is completely understandable. Designing a home is a big decision, and most clients have never gone through the process before.
That is why we provide a first draft in 1–2 days, include unlimited revisions, and show the design in 3D so you can review it, understand it, and make changes before moving forward.
You are not locked into the first draft. The design continues to evolve based on your feedback until it feels right for you.
Are there any hidden fees?
What do you mean by unlimited revisions?
Unlimited revisions means you can continue refining your floor plan throughout the design process without worrying about revision limits or extra revision fees.
Many clients adjust room sizes, move walls, change layouts, update exterior details, or refine other parts of the design after seeing the first draft or 3D views.
Our goal is to help you arrive at a plan that feels right — not charge you every time you want to improve it.
What do you mean by free modifications?
Free modifications means we include unlimited revisions with no revision limits or extra revision fees during the design process.
You can continue refining the layout, moving walls, resizing rooms, adjusting the exterior, or making other design changes until the plan feels right for you.
We also provide free updates if your builder or county requests changes after the plans are delivered.
Can I make changes after the initial draft?
Yes! We offer unlimited revisions during the design phase. You can review your draft, request changes, and we’ll keep refining the design until you’re completely satisfied.
What if I’m not satisfied with the design?
How long does the design process take?
The timeline depends on your package and project scope. Most clients receive their first draft within 1–2 days after payment, and the final plans are completed within 3–9 days, depending on the package selected.
How are the plans delivered?
All plans are delivered digitally in PDF format according to the timeframe of your selected package. This provides a fast, easy, and hassle-free process with no shipping or handling required.
Are 3D views included?
Yes. We include 3D views in all packages so you can better understand the design before building.
Can I add add-ons or upgrade my package later?
Are your plans code-compliant?
What if my builder or county asks for changes?
We handle needed updates quickly and at no extra cost.
Do you provide support after delivering the final blueprints?
Do you design only barndominiums?
No — while we’re known for our barndominium designs, we also create traditional homes, modern farmhouses, cabins, and custom residential plans of any style. Every design is tailored to your vision.