# Custom Dwellings

> Design + Build
> Last updated: 2026-08-14

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- [How Design-Build Works (with us)](https://www.customdwellings.com/how-design-build-works-with-us/): Planning a major home renovation or custom build is an exciting milestone, but the traditional construction process can often feel overwhelming.&nbsp; Between hiring an architect, finding a general contractor, and managing budget expectations, homeowners frequently find themselves caught in the middle of misaligned plans and unexpected costs. That is where the Design-Build approach and Custom [&hellip;]
- [How to Remodel Your Kitchen Without Moving Out](https://www.customdwellings.com/how-to-remodel-your-kitchen-without-moving-out/): A common question is whether the client will need to move out during a kitchen renovation, since the kitchen is such a vital function to everyday life.&nbsp;&nbsp; We’ve had clients move out for the entire project, move out for the earlier, noisier, and messier phases, and live in the home throughout the entire process.&nbsp; If [&hellip;]
- [What is a Design-Build Firm (and why does it matter)?](https://www.customdwellings.com/what-is-a-design-build-firm-and-why-does-it-matter/): In a traditional “design-bid-build” model, the client must hire an architectural designer to draw plans and separately hire a general contractor to build the plans.&nbsp; This can leave the client in an uncomfortable position as the middleman when issues arise on the job site.&nbsp; Even just simple differences of opinion between the two entities can [&hellip;]
- [Quartz, Granite, or Quartzite:  Which One is Worth it?](https://www.customdwellings.com/quartz-granite-or-quartzite-which-one-is-worth-it/): There really is no correct answer to whether quartz or granite is the best choice. It is really a matter of preference and how one values natural beauty, heat resistance, low maintenance, and uniform durability.&nbsp; They both excel in different areas, so which one is most important to you? Granite is a natural stone, quarried [&hellip;]
- [Hardwoods or LVP?](https://www.customdwellings.com/hardwoods-or-lvp/): Two currently popular options for flooring are Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) and the timeless hardwood flooring.&nbsp; Which is best for your situation depends primarily on a few factors; your lifestyle, budget, and how long you plan to stay in your home.&nbsp; If you have a busy household with kids and pets, LVP is a great [&hellip;]

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