Providing Custom Home Designs Since 1990

At Nauta Home Designs we have been creating custom home designs for over three decades. Our experienced and talented team has one mission; to make your dream home a reality through a seamless and enjoyable design experience.

Our Approach To Custom Home Design

We design with an emphasis on size, shape, and scale. Our experience and knowledge allow us to design in many different styles, with many different materials, and using many types of construction. We can help you design a luxury renaissance styled home, a “green” modern styled home, or anything in between.

“Our Business Is Not Just Blueprints, It’s About You Getting Your New Home. Everything That We Do Is To Ensure The Success Of Your Build.”

- Hank Nauta

We Provide Comprehensive Services From Start To Finish

Additional resources in project management, 3d design, HVAC design, and permit application allows us to provide you with a start to finish service; aimed at getting you the home of your dreams through a seamless process and easy process.

Family Owned & Operated

We employ talented and experienced licensed home designers. Our knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Building Code and building structures assures that not only are the blueprints accurately designed and completed, but that the plans are accepted and approved by building departments.

Hank Nauta

President & Founder

Hank has over 40 years of experience in the home building industry and is BCIN Licensed. Hank founded Nauta Home Designs in 1990 after attending Niagara College and gaining experience in the industry, and has been growing the business ever since. These days, Hank's main roles are business development, meeting with potential clients, plan reviews, overseeing design projects/permits/minor variances, and attending site visits when needed.

Justin Nauta

Design Manager

Justin is the Design Manager overseeing all client projects and designers as well as contributing to drafting and business development. Justin attended Brock University and has gained experience in design under the guidance of Hank since 2014.

Emily Nauta

Office Manager, HR Manager

Emily manages a wide range of tasks including office operations, all administration and invoicing, HR, business development and marketing, coordinating Permits/ Minor Variance applications, and Project Management administration. Emily attended Brock University and Niagara College and holds a CHRP designation in Human Resources. Emily has been with NHD since 2012.

Roberto Biagi

Designer

Roberto drafts client blueprints and attends site measurements. Roberto attended Niagara College and has been with NHD since 2021.

Patrick Coletti

Designer

Patrick drafts client blueprints and attends site measurements. Patrick attended Mohawk College and has been with NHD since 2021.

Peter Nauta

Designer / 3D Renderings

Peter drafts client blueprints and creates 3D models and beautiful, realistic renderings. Peter has been working in this capacity with NHD since 2019.

Noah Huisman

Designer

Noah drafts client blueprints and attends site measurements. Noah attended Fanshawe College and has been with NHD since 2024.

Keith Harper

Design Assistant

Keith assists the Design Department by completing Presentation Plans, Website Uploads, and Data Entry. Keith has been with NHD since 2024.

We Are Niagara Based Custom Home Designers

We have been providing custom home design services to the Niagara Region and Ontario wide since 1990.

We Are Niagara Based Custom Home Designers

We have been providing custom home design services to the Niagara Region and Ontario wide since 1990.

St. Catharines
Port Colborne
Welland
Grimsby
Fort Erie
Niagara Falls
Thorold
Niagara-On-The-Lake
Lincoln
West Lincoln
Wainfleet
Pelham
Dunnville
Haldimand Region
Hamilton Region

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