No two clients are the same and so every home should be unique. Our mission is to build a home that fits each family’s immediate wants and needs, while taking into account future lifestyle considerations. We work alongside architects and designers to carefully consider a client’s specific situation; the number of people in the household, […]
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Building Your Home With An Eye Toward The Future
October 2, 2017Category: Architecture, Baby Boomers, custom home builder, custom homes, Empty Nester, Green Homes, homebuilder, Luxury Homes, New construction, New homes, remodeler, Remodeling Project Ideas, Renovate, Room Additions, Vacation Homes Comments Off on Building Your Home With An Eye Toward The Future
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Current Design Trends for Custom Homes
November 10, 2014What 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 […]
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How to Minimize Stress and Maximize Sanity
September 22, 2014If anyone ever told you that building a home can be stressful, they were right. However, savvy homeowners choose a builder who will make it less so. But beyond making certain the company is licensed and insured and has provided a fair bid and a professional contract, how do owners determine whether a company will […]
Category: custom home builder, custom homes, Green Homes, homebuilder, New construction, New homes, remodeler, Renovate, Room Additions, Uncategorized, Vacation Homes
Tags: Builder practices, Builders, Chicago, Custom Home, custom homes, General Contractors, Illinois Home Builder, Naperville, new home, Plainfield, Remodeling, Stress, Whitetail Ridge, Yorkville | Comments Off on How to Minimize Stress and Maximize Sanity
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CL Design-Build Celebrates Milestone
August 1, 2014Chicago area company CL Design-Build, Inc. celebrates 14 years of home building in August. The family-owned, award winning business was founded in 2000 to offer a complete design and home building service to those in search of a quality home that fits their lifestyle, tastes, and budget. The company offers a one-point of contact for their clients for any size or style of home.
Category: Architecture, custom home builder, custom homes, Design Awards, Green Homes, homebuilder, Houzz, Luxury Homes, maintenance-free living, New construction, New homes, Tear Downs, Uncategorized, Vacation Cottages, Vacation Homes
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Ever wish you could spend more time with family, plus rewind and regenerate??
September 7, 2013Since 2011, the vacation cottage movement has been gaining popularity. Sales of vacation homes rose 10% last year, compared with 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Category: custom home builder, custom homes, Green Homes, New construction, Vacation Cottages, Vacation Homes, Vacations, Weekend Get-Away
Tags: CL Design-Build, Custom Home, Heritage Harbor, Ottawa, Resort Living, Vacation Cottages, Vacation Home, Weekend Get-Away | Comments (1)
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What is Your Cost per Square Foot?
November 8, 2011I recently received a phone call from someone asking me the question: “What is your average cost per square foot?” I get this question often and I cringe when I hear it.
People will ask me this question sincerely in order to compare me to another builder. I beg you; do not compare builders based on this question. The answer is more complex than the question and you will not have an accurate measure of what your home will cost.
So what do I do when I get this question?
Category: custom home builder, custom homes, Green Homes, homebuilder, Light Commercial, Luxury Homes, New construction, Room Additions, Tear Downs
Tags: Builders, Chicago, Cost per SF, General Contractors, Home improvements, Illinois Home Builder, Naperville, new construction cost per square foot, new home, Plainfield, Remodeling, Whitetail Ridge, Yorkville | Comments (2)
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Solar Power Can Provide Numerous Benefits to Your Business
August 9, 2011CL Design-Build, architect & general contractor of Yorkville, IL and Independence Renewable Energy, solar energy contractor of Somonauk, IL provided the concept, design and installation for a solar array to be installed at Plants & Produce, a business located in Sheridan, IL. Plants & Produce contacted the companies with the desire to achieve a net zero electric bill. With that in mind, the system was designed so it can easily be expanded as the company’s needs change….
Category: Green Homes, Light Commercial, Renewable Energy
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5 Great Remodeling Ideas
September 21, 2010Although it’s starting to get colder it’s still a great time for remodeling projects. Here are my top 5 picks for Home Improvement and Remodeling Projects. These 5 ideas, in addition to the ever popular new paint will always bring value to your home as well as enjoyment to you. Does anyone else have any great fall projects ideas?
Category: custom home builder, custom homes, Green Homes, homebuilder, remodeler, Remodeling Project Ideas, Renewable Energy
Tags: Builders, General Contractors, Home energy efficiency, Home improvements, Illinois Home Builder, Remodelers, Remodeling, Room additions | Comments (5)
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Chicago’s Greenest Smart Home Worth a Visit
March 11, 2010Home energy-efficiency and eco-awareness are certainly topics and concerns that today’s new home buyers are concerned about. The Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry’s smart home exhibit has been refreshed for 2009 and worth a visit — either for the first time or even if you’ve been there previously.
Category: custom homes, Green Homes, homebuilder, Renewable Energy
Tags: air filtration, biocomposite countertops, Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, Energy Star-rated appliances, fiber-cement siding, Green Home, including bamboo flooring, LED lighting, recycled glass tiles, recycled or renewable materials, Smart Home, spray-foam insulation | Comments (1)
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