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address: "8904 S Dunns Farm Road, Maple City, Michigan 49664, United States"
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# kbh architects, ltd.

Original Houzz profile: [kbh architects, ltd.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kbh-architects-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1761875211)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Maple City, MI
- **Serves:** Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Northport, Empire, Leland, Glen Arbor, Lake Ann, Lake Leelanau, Maple City, Cedar
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2025), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Woman owned
- High-end
- Offers Custom Work

After designing award winning projects in the Chicago area for almost 30 years, Kim Haig has relocated kbh architects, ltd. to northern Michigan in the Traverse City area.  She is focused on providing exceptional residential design with more focus on the natural setting, and continues designing homes that fit their clients perfectly. On every project, Kim brings a sensible and artistic eye to each one. In response to each individual client, she unfolds the potential of a project by blending a practical sense of function with beauty that makes the space a joy to live in.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- Sustainable Design
- Floor Plans
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Green Building
- Construction Drawings

### Areas Served

- Traverse City
- Suttons Bay
- Northport
- Empire
- Leland
- Glen Arbor
- Lake Ann
- Lake Leelanau
- Maple City
- Cedar

### Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 2 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | kbh architects, ltd. |
| Address | 8904 S Dunns Farm Road, Maple City, Michigan 49664, United States |
| Phone | (231) 835-0072 |
| Website | http://www.kbh-arch.com |
| License Number | 184.005543 |
| Followers on Houzz | 73 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/p/Kbh-architects-ltd-100054234590240/

## Offers

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## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [kbh architects, ltd.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kbh-architects-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1761875211)
- **Website:** http://www.kbh-arch.com
- **Phone:** (231) 835-0072

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- LaFeber Residence, NHBAMillennium I house, NHBADuitsman Residence, NHBAKhatau Residence

- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2025), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Edward Sices, Feb. 2026**

> Kim is an excellent architect.  She was very responsive with any questions and provided us with preliminary plans quickly.  A great experience working with her on our custom home in northern Michigan.

**★★★★★ — Residential, Feb. 2026**

> Kim has been amazing to work with!!! Within days after we spoke on the phone for the first time, Kim emailed me preliminary drawings of the house. I was so surprised that it caught me off guard and she was waiting on me!!! After another few days of sharing ideas we had a full set of prints that passed the county inspections and we are building the house now! Thank you so much Kim! Fed

**★★★★★ — Marion, Feb. 2026**

> Our experience with Kim Haig and KBH Architects exceeded every expectation. As first-time builders, we needed more than design expertise — we needed a trusted guide. Kim provided both with remarkable professionalism and care.
>
> She educated us on materials, construction realities, and cost considerations specific to Suttons Bay, Michigan, ensuring every decision was informed and intentional. Her proactive coordination with contractors and county officials demonstrated a level of diligence and advocacy that is rare in any industry.
>
> The result is a design that reflects thoughtful intention, aesthetic excellence, and real-world function. Kim delivers a refined architectural experience grounded in expertise, transparency, and genuine partnership.

**★★★★★ — Scott Ferguson, Dec. 2024**

> Overall, Kim has been excellent to work with.  She is great at interacting with our customers - listening to their dreams and vision while at the same time utilizing her experience and skill to optimize functionality and asthetics. Her plan sets are thorough and comprehensive.  Above all - we really appreciate her professionalism.

**★★★★★ — Dawn Baddeley, June 2023**

> We enjoyed working with Kim Haig for a house plan to be located on a beautiful but challenging bluff.  At the start of our work together Kim was immediately engaged, and made several trips to the property to help with understanding the site and determining the best way to locate the house on the lot.  During the design process she listened carefully, had good suggestions and guided us patiently as this was our first time building a home.  She has created a plan that exceeded our expectations; met our space requirements, created a wonderful warm design, and had construction ideas that take advantage of the hilly terrain of our lot and will reduce building costs at the same time.  We highly recommend Kim.

**★★★★★ — Kelly L Smith, Oct. 2022**

> Kim was a dream to work with. She listened to our wants and suggestions and then completed the drawings swiftly. Even when we changed our plans, she pivoted with us. Kim was always easy to reach and she returned emails, texts and calls promptly. I would definitely work with her again.

**★★★★★ — Casey Bankord, Oct. 2022**

> We have worked with Kim Haig on both a home addition, and also architectural plans for a new build. Kim is wonderful to work with - collaborative, inquisitive, creative, and very knowledgeable about how to best accomplish our goals. She has designed many different styles, and not limited to one particular look - which we really appreciated! Her expertise expands beyond just architecture but also into lot planning, working with city permitting, and general contracting. Our builder commented multiple times, "Your architect did a great job. Smart, and thorough design." Highly recommend!

**★★★★★ — MG Bros Construction, Inc., May 2017**

> I am a General Contractor of a large Company, Kim was introduced to me through my customer. I was amazed how fast she would respond and the way she handled working with the City to get the permits, later when we needed things for the City inspector her turnaround could not be faster, we would ask a questions and she would respond within hours not days. Our Company has done over 2000 projects with hundreds of different Architects, for me to rate someone at 5\* that person- Company has to be really good.

**★★★★★ — critterostrowski, March 2017**

> Start to finish design for doubling the size of our home with additional garage and raising the roof. Very professional and confident. Great service in a timely manner.

**★★★★★ — Mark and Kathy Walgamuth, Feb. 2017**

> The perfect architect! We wanted a second story addition with a master suite and bath, office, bonus room and storage room. Kim is creative, patient and provided on-point helpful recommendations. She listened to what we wanted and provided us with the perfect set of plans. She knows DG, what's required and how to work with the Village. Our biggest compliment from neighbors and others: You don't know it's an addition because it looks like it's always been here. We highly recommend Kim.

**★★★★★ — barritt\_ang, Dec. 2016**

> Kim was a wonderful architect  for our house addition! We were not 100% sure what we wanted, but we had some ideas and Kim was very receptive of these and her drawings reflected what we were envisioning.   She was very knowledgeable about the needs that we had and her design was what we wanted in the end!  She did not miss any specific details and her communication was excellent. We would and have recommended Kim Haig to anyone.

**★★★★★ — Nicole Virgil, Nov. 2016**

> Kim is creative, intuitive and quite responsive to the expressed ideas of her clients.  It is a pleasure doing business with her.

## Selected projects

- [Maple City \| New Modern Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maple-city-new-modern-lake-house-pj-vj~7053673)
  - Location: Maple City, MI
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: New Modern Lake House: Located on beautiful Glen Lake, this home was designed especially for its environment with large windows maximizing the view toward the lake. The lower awning windows allow lake breezes in, while clerestory windows and skylights bring light in from the south. A back porch and screened porch with a grill and commercial hood provide multiple opportunities to enjoy the setting. Michigan stone forms a band around the base with blue stone paving on each porch. Every room echoes…
- [Downers Grove \| Craftsman Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downers-grove-craftsman-addition-pj-vj~887849)
  - Location: Downers Grove, IL
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Located on a tight corner lot, the design of this addition left one wall standing and built a new home around it. The home fits wonderfully into a neighborhood full of mature trees and front porches. We placed generous porches on both the front and back of the house to maximize the owners' use of the lot. There's even a balcony off of the master bedroom with planters for herbs and flowers. The kitchen, though compact, is a chef's dream. There are also windows placed behind the upper cabinets to…
- [Wheaton Contemporary \| Shingle Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wheaton-contemporary-shingle-style-pj-vj~887770)
  - Location: Wheaton, IL
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: This lyrical home was designed for an artist and her husband in the Northside Overlay District in Wheaton. The owners wanted a home that would fit comfortably into the established neighborhood, while creating its own presence as a new classic. While the large front porch ties the home to its neighbors, subtle details set it apart, such as the granite rubble base, the arched copper entrance, and the delicate curve in the cedar shingle roof. While the exterior echoes its shingle style roots, it is…
- [Burr Ridge \| Contemporary Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burr-ridge-contemporary-home-pj-vj~1956524)
  - Location: Burr Ridge, IL
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This large Florida style ranch with a walk-out basement is composed almost entirely of octagonal-shaped rooms based on a request by the owners. The exterior features a combination of stucco and stone with Palladian windows looking out on the 10 acre lot. A large covered stone pool deck and outdoor kitchen surround the invisible edge pool.
- [Glen Ellyn \| French Country Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glen-ellyn-french-country-home-pj-vj~888925)
  - Location: Glen Ellyn, IL
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: Set in an established Glen Ellyn neighborhood, this charming stone and stucco exterior has more than 5,200 sf and four levels of finished space tucked into its surprisingly compact frame. The result is a very comfortably-sized home with old world style that fits easily into the neighborhood. After the original home was constructed the owners expanded onto the adjoining lot to create a garden play-space with a lovely open pavilion. The stone and stucco pavilion features a fireplace, gas lanterns,…
- [Oak Brook \| Shingle Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-brook-shingle-style-home-pj-vj~888967)
  - Location: Oak Brook, IL
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: Located in a very prominent spot, this home has become a neighborhood favorite, prompting many spontaneous visitors! Though designed on a challenging site, this home provides everything on the owners’ wish list: a charming shingle-style exterior, a wide front porch, a light-filled sunroom, an exterior fireplace for enjoying poolside, and even an additional detached garage for the car collection. The plan combines the best elements of a classic home with modern amenities.
- [Burr Ridge \| Fallingwater Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burr-ridge-fallingwater-modern-pj-vj~888989)
  - Location: Burr Ridge, IL
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This modern home was designed for a lot in the Fallingwater Subdivision in Burr Ridge. The owners asked for a clean, light-filled home full of modern amenities. As you enter the house you are drawn between two curved walls under a glass bridge and into the two-story great room. The first floor flows easily down two sets of stairs to the large walk-out basement where the owners entertain large groups. An elevator was added for convenience, as well as a second kitchen for heavy-duty cooking. Each…
- [Inverness \| Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inverness-traditional-home-pj-vj~889001)
  - Location: Inverness, IL
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: A balanced blend of stone and cedar shake create a beautiful facade on this transitional home. The interior also features lovely details such as the columned foyer, modern chef's kitchen and basement wine cellar.
- [Downers Grove \| Cottage Home Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downers-grove-cottage-home-addition-pj-vj~889039)
  - Location: Downers Grove, IL
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Located on a small corner lot, this addition presented a challenge: provide three new bedrooms and an upstairs bath without expanding the footprint or significantly increasing the height of the existing structure. The final layout provided the requisite spaces by tucking the rooms in under the roof with well-placed dormers. The resulting spaces are full of character with sloping ceilings and unexpected features like a book niche on the stair landing. The first floor was also reworked to provide…
- [Downers Grove \| Brookeridge Contemporary/Airfield Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downers-grove-brookeridge-contemporary-airfield-home-pj-vj~1956543)
  - Location: Downers Grove, IL
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Located on a large lot overlooking a scenic pond in an airport community, this contemporary home maximizes the view with three curved window walls that reach out to enclose the flower-filled back yard. The understated front entry leads into a cherry and green marble foyer just behind the fireplace. As you continue into the house, the soaring family room ceiling revolves around a stone and cherry fireplace as its focal point opposite the two story wall of windows. The open floor plan provides a c…
- [La Grange \| Tudor Home Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-grange-tudor-home-addition-pj-vj~889059)
  - Location: La Grange, IL
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: With a growing family, the owners of this brick ranch were desperately in need of extra space. The second floor addition provided the needed space while giving the house a totally new identity from the street. A carefully integrated porch with a swooping roof gives the owners a dramatic focal point for the covered entry and a place to sit and watch the kids as they run around the neighborhood. The first floor was totally opened up to give the house a comfortable and contemporary feel, with arche…
- [Hinsdale \| Farmhouse Home Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hinsdale-farmhouse-home-addition-pj-vj~889075)
  - Location: Hinsdale, IL
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This house started out as a non-descript colonial. An addition over the garage provided needed space for a large family and an opportunity to jazz up the exterior. A standing seam metal roof was extended over the front door to provide a protected entry where columns wouldn't fit. The metal roof also dresses up the front of the garage. A shot of farmhouse red give the house a totally new character.
- [Arlington Heights \| French Rustic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-heights-french-rustic-pj-vj~6096366)
  - Location: Milwaukee, WI
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Looking over a golf-course with a generous lot, this house was designed for a large close-knit family. Originally from Europe, the owners wanted to create the feel of an old-country estate. Details like the heavy timber porch and pergola, the tumbled stone, stucco and warm earthy tones give the impression of a small chateau. Inside, the plan revolves around the great room with a soaring beamed ceiling and two-way fireplace shared with the adjacent study. A large wine cellar serves the dining roo…
- [Wheaton \| Traditional Home Addition/Extension](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wheaton-traditional-home-addition-extension-pj-vj~6096150)
  - Location: Wheaton, IL
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: The original house is largely unrecognizable in this extensive two-story addition and renovation project. Located across from a park, first a large front porch was added to create curb appeal and a comfortable spot to watch the kids. The existing first floor was gutted to provide an open plan family room/kitchen area anchored by a cozy fireplace. The new second floor provides four generous bedrooms and a laundry room for updated living. The entire house was transformed to fit a modern lifestyle.
- [Western Springs \| Modern Farmhouse Home Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-springs-modern-farmhouse-home-addition-pj-vj~6096171)
  - Location: Western Springs, IL
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: ​From its origins as a non-descript little red brick abode this house was transformed to a fabulous light-filled farmhouse. With a bold contrasting pallet of black windows and metal roof against white brick and siding, the exterior now sports a clean, crisp aesthetic. The interior also transformed with an addition in the rear to provide space for comfortable living and entertaining with a kitchen/family room combination anchored by a large island. The original living room was converted to a beau…
- [Wheaton \| Southern Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wheaton-southern-porch-pj-vj~6096162)
  - Location: Western Springs, IL
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: This small home became the perfect setting for entertaining friends and overnight guests with the addition of a second-story space with four bedrooms and three baths upstairs and and open-plan layout downstairs. The kitchen is now the heart of the house, providing easy access from the living room, great room, and a verandah with space for small groups to eat al fresco. A mother-in-law suite is also conveniently placed on the first floor with access near the kitchen making multi-generational gath…
- [Western Springs \| 1800's Victorian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-springs-1800-s-victorian-pj-vj~6096192)
  - Location: Western Springs, IL
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Originally built in the late 1800's, this home is one of the oldest in Western Springs. Historic photos showed a beautiful wrap-around porch which the owners wanted to recreate and update. The renovation was a multiple stage process starting with the porch, followed by a four-car detached garage. Then the original attached garage and kitchen were totally gutted to create a lovely great room which opens to the adjacent kitchen. The renovations gave new life to an historic gem.
- [Westmont \| Music Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westmont-music-studio-pj-vj~6096165)
  - Location: Westmont, IL
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: This seemingly modest house hides a sophisticated surprise in the form of a large music studio with plenty of room for concerts. The addition was created with a complex cathedral ceiling to provide just the right acoustics for music making. The new studio has room for a grand piano, harpsichord and clavichord with a comfortable area for seating which flows into the dining room with craftsmen-style details. The kitchen conveniently serves the dining area and studio with a long peninsula, while a…
- [Western Springs \| Timber Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-springs-timber-porch-pj-vj~6096153)
  - Location: Western Springs, IL
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: From it's origin as a typical red brick ranch, this home became something complete new in an extensive multi-phase construction project. Solid timber details provide warm character to the new front porch. On the new second floor the dormers bring light deep into the interior while provide charm to the front elevation. The second phase created a lovely sunroom and stone-clad patio with a pergola above. In the final phase the first floor was opened up even more to create a comfortable living space…

[See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kbh-architects-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1761875211)

## Ideabooks

- [Limparis](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/175571953/list/limparis) — 1 idea
- [Gordon fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/168428634/list/gordon-fireplace) — 11 ideas
- [Baker siding ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164438431/list/baker-siding-ideas) — 14 ideas
- [Baker](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163959141/list/baker) — 21 ideas
- [Gordon](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152835418/list/gordon) — 50 ideas
- [March](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129988047/list/march) — 2 ideas
- [portico](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163959119/list/portico) — 1 idea
- [exterior space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163959109/list/exterior-space) — 1 idea
- [Ordway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127705208/list/ordway) — 7 ideas
- [Alamuddin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127066445/list/alamuddin) — 6 ideas
- [Garcias](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122455647/list/garcias) — 3 ideas
- [kimhaig's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52915064/list/kimhaig-s-ideas) — 7 ideas
- [Tschosik](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75475412/list/tschosik) — 1 idea
- [Goldby](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52915626/list/goldby) — 17 ideas

[See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kimhaig)

## Community Q&A

**Q: exterior white door** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you give me any information about the white exterior single door? Thank you.

A: The house was built in 2007, but as I recall we used Eagle windows and doors.  Hope that helps!  Kim Haig, kbh architects

**Q: What is the exterior paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The color is Dark slate solid stain by Cabot.  It's a popular color- at least six other houses have been painted this color in town!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-12.*