About Us

About MC Design House

Designing Homes With Purpose Since 1998

MC Design House opened its doors as Mike Carroll Design by Mike Carroll SR in 1998 with a simple but powerful mission:

“to create an exciting home for an exciting tomorrow”

From our earliest projects to the hundreds of homes we’ve designed since, our focus has never been on shortcuts—it’s been on well thought out residential design, technical accuracy and real-world buildability.

Today, MC Design House is proudly ran by both Mike Carroll Sr. and Mike Carroll Jr., bringing together decades of combined experience in residential design, construction coordination, real estate agency and land-based problem solving.

A Residential Design Firm Built on Experience

We specialize in residential design ranging from:

• Custom single-family homes

• Speculative and production homes

• Rural and acreage properties

• Subdivision and infill lots

• Challenging sites with slope, access or regulatory constraints

Our work spans Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada and the broader Northwest allowing us to design homes that respond to regional climate, terrain and local building requirements.

We have worked across multiple jurisdictions and lot types and because of this we understand that good design isn’t just about how a home looks… It is about how it functions, how it gets approved and how it actually gets built. Our motto is:

“Form ALWAYS follows function but function does NOT always follow form”

Design That Respects the Real World

Unlike purely conceptual studios, MC Design House operates at the intersection of design and reality.

Every plan we produce is created with an understanding of:

• Local zoning and setback requirements

• HOA and architectural review standards

• Structural systems and framing logic

• Build costs and construction efficiency

• Contractor workflows and sequencing

This practical approach helps reduce surprises during permitting and construction saving time, money and frustration for clients.

A Family-Run Firm With Long-Term Perspective

As a family-run business, MC Design House takes a long-term view of every project we take on.

We don’t design homes to simply look good on paper—we design homes that people will live in, maintain and grow with for years to come. That mindset shapes everything from layout decisions to structural choices and even material coordination.

Our clients work directly with the people responsible for the designs, ensuring clear communication, accountability and continuity from start to finish.

How MC Design House Connects With Sunrise Realty Group

While MC Design House operates independently as a residential design firm, our work naturally aligns with the broader real-estate and land-use expertise found at The Sunrise Realty Group.

Through that partnership, we stay closely connected to how land is bought, sold and developed—giving us additional insight into lot constraints, buyer expectations and market realities.

For clients who are navigating both land and home design, this alignment allows for a more informed and seamless experience, while still keeping MC Design House focused squarely on what we do best: residential design.

Designed for How You Live

Whether you’re building your first home, designing on raw land or refining a long-planned vision, MC Design House brings over 25 years of residential design experience to the table.

We believe homes start with thorough planning and we’re proud to continue designing homes that stand the test of time.