House Plans by Hope McGrady

With a lifelong passion for residential design and construction, Hope McGrady brings both heart and experience to every home she creates. Her journey began early—designing her first custom home for a family in Florida while still in high school in 1990. That early spark grew into a fulfilling career rooted in thoughtful, livable design.

Hope’s foundation in the field was shaped by her work with the Colleton County Building Inspectors Office, where she served as a plans examiner for over three years. That experience provided invaluable insight into the building process and code compliance—knowledge that continues to inform her work today. In 1996, she made the leap to full-time home design, following her calling to create plans that feel like home from the first sketch.

Since then, Hope has brought over 1,100 home plans to life (and counting!), from spacious luxury homes to cozy starter residences. Her portfolio is diverse, but always rooted in the belief that every family deserves a home tailored to their lifestyle and needs.

At The House Plan Company, we're proud to showcase the work of designers like Hope McGrady—where experience, empathy, and enduring design come together.

Want to explore the featured home plan? Check out Prescott #13982.