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  1. Benefits of Universal Design

    November 10, 2014

    According to the most recent report from the NAHB 50+ Housing Council, the 55-plus population will continue to increase by more than 2 percent every year over the next 7 years, reaching 85 million by 2014. The report also goes on to state that by the year 2012, the share of U.S. households age 55 […]


  2. 10 Reasons for Choosing CL Design Build, Inc.

    1. An experienced custom Energy Star®/Green-Build builder, focused on providing energy efficient homes, using leading edge technology, which reduces monthly utility bills while increasing the comfort level in your home. 2. A full-time, full-service, experienced staff that is eager to assist you; a staff that communicates effectively and operates using precise procedures that facilitate the […]


  3. Current Design Trends for Custom Homes

      What Homebuyers Want As we all know, the baby-boom generation has driven the trends for many decades. So what are the current design trends for custom homes? As a custom and luxury home builder in Yorkville, IL, a beautiful hidden community just minutes west of Naperville, Aurora, Oswego and Plainfield, I believe that the […]


  4. “No Duplication” Policy

    In order to protect the uniqueness and creativity of each home that is designed as well as the ideas and effort made by each of our clients, we at CL Design-Build, Inc. promise to maintain a “No Duplication” Policy. This 100% enforced policy prevents the staff, trades, and suppliers of CL Design-Build, Inc. from duplicating, […]


  5. Building Green

    Yorkville, IL in Kendall County is a fast-growing treasure, a beautiful hidden community just minutes outside of the well-known cities of Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield and it is fast moving in the Green direction. So fast in fact, that it’s neighbors to the east may not catch up. Well under way as one of Yorkville’s driving […]



While Bob and I have worked with CL Design Build, the experience has been positive, professional, and one we would pursue again. Our dream home was creatively designed balancing practicality and cost. Cheryl’s attention to detail will make our home a focal point of the neighborhood. Thanks to all at CL Design Build!

~ Bob and Ann Elwood

We met with 5 different local builders when we started this custom build adventure. Cheryl Lee, hands down, left the best impression. She was knowledgeable, open to and interested in our ideas. They were always timely and attentive to any and all questions that we had and patient and informative when we were chewing over a decision. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience than working with the CL Design-Build team! Danielle Brown

~ Danielle Brown

We enjoyed working with CL Design Build to build our 100% custom dream home. Starting with a blank piece of paper, we were able to build our home from bottom to top using our own ideas and concepts. We are really enjoying our home today.

~ Doug and Cinda Coyne

That teamwork between Brad and Cheryl ensured that we received the best that is available. There is a trust and bond between CL Design-Build and their clients that gave us peace of mind. The numerous compliments that we receive on our beautiful home are tremendous!

~ Richard and Kristine Christie