Nyhus Design Group

We worked with Nyhus Design Group to plan and execute an extensive renovation and expansion of our three-story colonial home in Potomac, MD. Before starting our project, we spoke with several architects, builders, and design/build companies - and NDG emerged as the clear choice. Eric Nyhus, our principal architect, brought to us the most innovative and comprehensive solutions we had seen. He listened carefully to our needs and provided design concepts that not only met those needs, but elevated the overall aesthetic of our home. He took the time to understand the needs of our family and how we would live in the new space. What particularly impressed us was Eric's ability to integrate specific design elements that we requested with complementary elements that we hadn't envisioned. Eric's collaborative design process led to several improvements that we would not have discovered on our own, including innovative lighting in several rooms, effective integration of our addition with the original space, and subtle details on the exterior that dramatically improved the curb appeal of our home. In the Kitchen, Eric used a combination of semi-custom cabinetry and extensive trim detailing to create a one-of-a-kind kitchen at an affordable price. In fact, the supplier that fabricated and installed our cabinetry described Eric's design as the most sophisticated and layered design they had ever produced. The process of working with NDG was a pleasure. Throughout the design phase, Eric proactively scheduled meeting to present his design ideas, including animated 3D renderings, to illustrate how we would interact with our new space. Eric remained open to our feedback throughout the process, and was always willing to make modifications or to present us with options in order to make sure we felt confident with our final decisions. Our builder was extremely impressed by both the design and the level of detail in our final plans. During the building phase, Eric remained engaged - working collaboratively with the builder to ensure that the finished home was consistent with our plans. We are extremely pleased with the final results. The house looks both sophisticated and comfortable. It functions beautifully for our family's daily life as well as for entertaining. We couldn't be happier with our experience and would not hesitate to recommend NDG to others. Thanks Eric!

Eric and his team are professional and great to work with! His design firm has used our doors in the past, and we are thrilled to be collaborating again in the near future. Friendly, honest and up-front. They're a very talented firm, we highly recommend! Jennifer Bellinger Panoramic Doors

Eric Nyhus and his Nyhus Design Group oversaw the designs and interiors for the transformation from French Normandy style to Mediterranean Tuscan in a neighborhood that required extensive Architectural Design and Review requirements. We couldn’t be more pleased with his work. His ideas, concepts, and renderings were exceptional in their practicality and taste, but what we ultimately admired most is his tireless work to understand our family’s lifestyle with two young children and desire to entertain both indoors and outdoors. He never imposed any preconceived ideas upon us, and was incredibly thoughtful with our ideas. He had suggestions to make the space very efficient and practical, and now that we have been in our house for several years, we constantly remark on how his ideas were truly effective for our busy lives, while maintaining our overall aesthetic goals of Tuscan style architecture with a modern floor plan. At various stages, he was honest about costs and what aspects might be more expensive. There are certainly many architects with laudable tastes, but the working relationship we had was what makes Eric such a fabulous architect.

Being a custom home builder, I couldn't be more honored to be able to work with such a great architecture firm. Aside from creating some amazing designs, there are many other reasons we enjoy working with Eric. He provides his clients with a complete service. From initial concept, to bidding processes, and consultation all the way through the finished product. Eric is there to assist, and guide clients through all of the design challenges typically encountered. Having someone like Eric, who is dedicated to seeing his creation all the way through, while incorporating a client's evolving needs and wants, is a huge contribution to the overall outcome. Eric is a natural at solving problems, not to mention improving on existing designs. When design questions come up, he's always there with multiple solutions, and reasons as to how each solution can improve the design or practicality-factor. Always a pleasure to bring one of his designs to life! Great people. Great designs.

I am an interior designer in Hillsborough, CA and am working on multiple projects with Eric Nyhus. The first thing I hear from the clients when they hire me is that they love working with him. They are comfortable communicating with him, appreciate the home he creates for them and are always happy to refer his services to their friends. Eric is team-oriented; he thinks and moves forward in the process collaboratively. He listens to the clients' needs and desires and puts them at ease with the process. He is thoughtful, professional and extremely nice to work with Eric stays supportive and involved with the project till the very end.