Virginia · Residential & Commercial
Drafting Buddies is a full-service interior design and interior CAD drafting company serving homeowners, architects, builders, and businesses throughout Virginia - from first floor plan sketch to stamped-ready construction documents.
Interior Floor Plan
Living
32'-0"
Kitchen
Primary
Suite
Bedroom
22'-0"
Interior Design & CAD Studio
Whether you're planning a whole-home renovation in McLean, opening a restaurant in Richmond, or need interior CAD drafting services to support a construction set in Virginia Beach, Drafting Buddies brings interior design and technical documentation together under one roof. We work as an interior design company in Virginia for homeowners who want a designer-led process, and as an interior CAD design and drafting partner for architects, builders, and contractors who need accurate, code-aware drawings without adding headcount.
Every project - residential or commercial - moves through the same disciplined path: space planning, design development, material and finish selection, and construction documentation, so what gets built matches what was designed.
Our Services
Thirteen core disciplines, delivered independently or as one connected package - from concept sketch to permit-ready drawings.
Whole-house interior design, new construction interior design, and custom home interior design for Virginia homeowners, from single-room refreshes to full new builds. See our residential drafting work for related home projects.
Office, retail, restaurant, hotel, and healthcare interior design services built around brand, workflow, and code - for corporate interior design and workplace fit-outs across Virginia.
Interior CAD drafting services and interior design drawing services covering floor plans, elevations, and construction drawings for architects, builders, and design firms.
Residential and commercial space planning, furniture layout services, and space optimization that gets circulation, egress, and function right before design begins.
Kitchen design and kitchen CAD drafting services covering cabinet layout, kitchen elevation drawings, and kitchen 3D rendering for remodels and new construction.
Bathroom layout design, fixture layout, and bathroom CAD drafting services for remodels, from powder rooms to primary-suite bathroom renovations.
Interior styling, furniture selection services, color and paint consultation, and window treatment design that finish a space once construction is complete.
Interior lighting design and lighting layout services alongside material and finish selection - flooring, wall finish, and finish schedules - for residential and commercial interiors.
Interior renovation design and remodeling CAD drawings, including as-built interior CAD services for existing spaces and additions across Virginia.
Interior design and CAD services for home builders and developers - interior construction documents built to move directly from design to the field.
Photorealistic interior rendering, 3D room design, and interior walkthrough services that let clients see a space before it's built. Read our guide to architectural visualization.
Full interior construction drawing packages - elevations, sections, RCPs, and finish schedules - prepared as interior permit drawings for local review.
Interior BIM modeling and Revit interior design services for teams coordinating interiors with architecture, structure, and MEP in one model. See how we compare AutoCAD and Revit for accurate drawings.
Sectors Served
The right interior design solution looks different in a hospital corridor than a hotel lobby. We tailor process, codes, and documentation to the sector.
Healthcare and medical office interior design that accounts for infection control, accessibility, and equipment clearances in clinics and hospital interiors.
Hotel, resort, and restaurant interior design - guest-facing spaces balanced with back-of-house function and a workable renovation phasing plan.
Retail store interior design and retail space planning that guides customer flow, merchandising sightlines, and point-of-sale layout.
School and campus interior design for classrooms and common areas, planned around durability, acoustics, and circulation for large occupant loads.
Apartment and condo interior design, including apartment common area design and unit-type interior CAD services for developers and property owners.
Corporate office interior design and workplace design services - space planning for headcount growth, hybrid work, and collaborative space.
Tools of the Trade
Files handed off in the format your architect, builder, or contractor actually works in.
Sheet Index
The drawing set that carries a design from decision to construction.
| Drawing | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Furniture Plans | Furniture and layout plans coordinated with electrical and lighting locations. |
| Reflected Ceiling Plans | RCP drawings showing ceiling heights, soffits, and fixture placement. |
| Lighting & Power Plans | Lighting plans and power plans defining fixture types, switching, and circuiting intent. |
| Finish Plans & Schedules | Finish schedules mapping flooring, wall, and ceiling materials to every room. |
| Interior Elevations | Elevation drawings for kitchens, bathrooms, millwork, and feature walls. |
| Interior Sections | Section drawings clarifying built-in details and ceiling-to-floor conditions. |
| Millwork & Cabinet Shop Drawings | Interior millwork and cabinet shop drawings ready for fabrication. |
| As-Built Drawings | Interior as-built CAD services documenting existing conditions before renovation. |
| Construction & Permit Sets | Interior construction documents assembled for permit submission and bidding. |
Built On Code
We draft with local review in mind - every set is prepared to make your building department, HOA, or landlord review as smooth as possible.
USBC
Layouts and documentation developed with awareness of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, which adopts the ICC's IBC and IRC as its base codes.
ACCESS
Accessible clearances, route widths, and fixture heights referenced against ADA guidance and the ICC/ANSI A117.1 accessibility standard.
LIFE SAFETY
Egress width, travel distance, and occupancy considerations for commercial interior fit-outs, informed by NFPA life-safety principles.
PERMITTING
Drawing sets formatted for submission to local building departments across Virginia jurisdictions, from Fairfax County to the City of Richmond.
COORDINATION
Interior documents coordinated with the architect, structural engineer, or MEP engineer of record where stamped drawings are required.
SECTOR RULES
Additional review layers applied for healthcare, education, and hospitality projects, where governing bodies add sector-specific requirements.
Code requirements vary by locality and project type. Drafting Buddies prepares documentation to support your review process; final code compliance and any required stamps are confirmed with your local building department and licensed engineer or architect of record.
How We Work
The same disciplined sequence for a single kitchen or a full commercial fit-out - scaled to the project.
We learn the site, the budget, the timeline, and how you actually want to use the space - in person or through our virtual interior design services.
Layout options are tested against circulation, code, and function before a single finish is chosen, using 2D drafting to lock the plan.
Finishes, fixtures, lighting, and furnishings are selected and coordinated into a cohesive material palette.
Photorealistic renderings and walkthroughs confirm the design reads the way it's intended before drafting begins.
Floor plans, elevations, RCPs, and schedules are drafted in AutoCAD or Revit, ready for pricing and permitting.
Drawing sets are formatted and revised to support permit submission to your local Virginia building department.
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are ordered, tracked, and placed to close out the project.
Why Drafting Buddies
Design and CAD drafting under one roof, so nothing gets lost in handoff between a designer and a separate drafter.
We regularly support architects, builders, contractors, and developers who outsource interior CAD drafting rather than staff it in-house. Browse our portfolio for sample interiors.
Virtual and online interior design services mean full Virginia coverage, not just clients near a single studio.
Fixed stages, clear deliverables, and drawing sets you can hand straight to a contractor or building department.
Service Areas
Based in Virginia and working statewide, with concentrated experience in these regions and cities. Browse our drafting services in Virginia and 3D rendering Virginia when comparing related work.
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