A playful idea to build a hidden bookcase door grew into a plan for a subterranean wine lounge, where bold maximalist design ...

Hidden among the trees on a wooded lot, a former industrial site in Willow Street, Pa., has been reimagined into a ...

After years of talk, the residential industry's interest in wellness is gaining real traction, with certifications, builder ...

A look back at the sharpest insights from this year’s Builder in 5 conversations. Each one reflects how custom builders are ...

Brent Hull is one of the premier historical building experts in the country, which is why he didn’t bat an eye when a local couple asked him to replicate a 100-plus-year-old home. There’s a cliche you ...

Moody, warm neutrals are defining home interiors in 2025. Design trends shift every year, it seems, with a mishmash of stark and subtle changes influenced by myriad factors, some more controllable or ...

This is the first in our "Made to Order" series, where we'll be spotlighting artisans and innovators behind the products and materials that shape custom builds. Story at a Glance: Concretti Design ...

Judson Studios balances historic stained-glass craft with innovative glass fusing to meet modern design demands. The studio's high-end residential work is growing, driven by interior designers seeking ...

Second-generation builder David Escobedo built a panelized steel shell system that takes months off luxury builds, but preserves design complexity. Unlike others in the space, Escobedo's 180-person ...

Originally. built in 1928, this Tudor-style home received a much needed refresh. From new exterior paint to a more modern kitchen, this home is better suited for the modern homeowner. Built in 1928, a ...

Design trends come and go, but the biggest trends in tile this year are made to last. At Coverings 2025—the largest ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America—Custom Builder had the ...

Despite economic pressures, the custom home building market remained stable in the first quarter of 2025. The housing market has been shaken by growing building costs and weakened demand from ...