Home
Blueprint by Gable Design
Clarity Before Design Decisions.
Thoughtful guidance and planning tools for homeowners and small business owners navigating early project decisions — before design, permitting, or construction begins.
Just getting oriented? Start with a free planning guide →
Most projects don’t fail because of design — they fail because of unclear direction early on.
Before drawings, pricing, or permits, most people are left asking the same questions:
- Who do I need to talk to first?
- What decisions actually matter right now?
- Am I ready to hire someone — or is it too early?
Gable Design exists to help you understand the process, clarify priorities, and make informed decisions early, when flexibility is highest and mistakes are least costly.
Not sure where to start?
If you’re early in planning and feeling unsure how to move forward, these resources are designed to meet you where you are — without pressure to commit.
Step 1 – Understand the process
Free guides to help you understand roles, responsibilities, and timing before making decisions.
Step 2 – Clarify your direction
Organize inspiration, priorities, and constraints before design or pricing conversations begin.
Step 3 – Get project-specific guidance (optional)
For those who want tailored advice before moving forward, a 1-hour consultation is available.
A thoughtful approach to planning.
With experience across residential, commercial, and small-scale development projects, Gable Design focuses on helping clients make better decisions earlier — not rushing them into services they may not be ready for.
The goal is clarity, not pressure. Confidence, not overwhelm.
Design & permitting services (Central Pennsylvania)
Design and permitting services are offered on a selective basis for projects that are a good fit. Many clients begin with planning resources or a consultation before engaging full services.
If you’re located within approximately 50 miles of Harrisburg, PA and exploring professional design support, you can learn more about local services here.
Start with clarity.
If you’re early in planning and want to move forward with confidence — without guessing — the Project Clarity Worksheet is designed to help you organize your ideas and define next steps before design or construction begins.