--- title: "Meiste Homes — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/meiste-homes-pfvwus-pf~377487972 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~377487972.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Meiste Homes" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8b9324b60f85c79e_2773-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "11539 East Lakewood Blvd, Holland, Michigan 49424, United States" latitude: 42.8135 longitude: -86.1426 phone: "(616) 947-3037" website: http://meistehomes.com rating: 5 review_count: 12 years_in_business: 25 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 126 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Meiste Homes > Van Buren County's Quality Home Builders \| Best of Houzz 2020 Original Houzz profile: [Meiste Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/meiste-homes-pfvwus-pf~377487972) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Holland, MI - **Serves:** Grand Rapids, Holland, Traverse City, Union Pier, Grand Haven, Benton Harbor, Saint Joseph, St. Joseph, Zeeland, West Olive, South Haven, Beechwood, Spring Lake, Fennville, Saugatuck, Ada, Hamilton, Lake Macatawa, Lake Michigan, Macatawa - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 25 years in business - Verified Hires - Responds Quickly ### Business highlights - Family owned - Best of Houzz winner - 25 years in business - 4 Verified Hires - Responds Quickly At Meiste Homes, we are committed to an enjoyable and rewarding design and construction process from first consultation to keys! Through creativity, open communication, follow through, quality materials, fine craftsmanship, pride and confidence, we build homes upon our reputation that is unique and invaluable. We see it as a privilege to make new home dreams come to life! ### Services Provided - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Sustainable Design - Universal Design ### Areas Served - Grand Rapids - Holland - Traverse City - Union Pier - Grand Haven - Benton Harbor - Saint Joseph - St. Joseph - Zeeland - West Olive - South Haven - Beechwood - Spring Lake - Fennville - Saugatuck - Ada - Hamilton - Lake Macatawa - Lake Michigan - Macatawa ### Typical Job Cost $750,000 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Meiste Homes | | Address | 11539 East Lakewood Blvd, Holland, Michigan 49424, United States | | Phone | (616) 947-3037 | | Website | http://meistehomes.com | | License Number | 2102164525 | | Years in business | 25 | | Followers on Houzz | 126 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meiste-Homes/128699627161247 - X (Twitter) — @meistehomes - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/meiste-homes - Blog — http://meistehomes.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Meiste Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/meiste-homes-pfvwus-pf~377487972) - **Website:** http://meistehomes.com - **Phone:** (616) 947-3037 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Brian Meiste was elected President of the Lakeshore Home Builders Association in 2005. Image Award in 2006, for positively influencing consumer attitudes about home builders and the housing industry in West Michigan, Several Parade of Homes Awards from 1999 through present.. - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 4.8 - Value: 5.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Tom Sanger, Nov. 2019** > My wife and I could not be happier with the home we built with Meiste Homes. We chose Meiste over many others due to their accuracy (timeline/budget) and their obvious attention to detail and incredible craftsmanship / quality across their portfolio of projects. The other crucial item for us was their ability to remain organized and maintain very clear lines of communication as we built our home from several states away. Their team kept the selections on track which ensured the overall project progressed beautifully. We would absolutely recommend Meiste Homes to anyone. ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Pam Buckley, Sept. 2025** > We had the good fortune to choose Meiste Homes in Holland to build our dream retirement home in Douglas, Michigan. Can’t speak highly enough of owners Brian & Amber Meiste and the team assigned to our project. From the front office, to our project manager, designer, and all of the laborers and sub-contractors. All were highly experienced, professional, courteous and made us feel like we were their only project. > > Communication was a high point - we were kept informed on all details and scheduling of the project with any questions we had always answered quickly. They helped us work through issues that arose and explained our options clearly. Any overages from the original bid were on our part in making new material/design changes during the build process. The craftmanship, attention to detail, and quality throughout the house exceeded our expectations and went beyond what we had hoped for, AND we were able to take possession of our home exactly as planned in May of 2025. > > We had been warned that building a home would be a stressful, unpleasant experience. Not with this team! So many times, the Meiste team went above and beyond for us: handling last minute design or material changes, going to bat for us on supplier issues, and handling little details that we never expected (like dealing with perturbed neighbors). We would definitely build with Meiste Homes again and would strongly recommend them to anyone looking to build a home in their SW Michigan area. They are a 10+/10. > > Dave & Pam Buckley Douglas MI **★★★★★ — Patricia Peirce, Aug. 2025** > Working with Meiste Homes has been amazing. The process has been easy and seamless from day one. And they do it all! From walking our proposed building site and working with us and an architect to design our home, to pulling permits and scheduling their curated high-quality contractors. They have wonderful designers to help with coordinating all of your selections to fit your vision and to keep you on schedule so items are ready in time for installation. They are friendly and respond quickly to questions. They provide a detailed budget up front and let you know right away if anything changes. Building a home can be an overwhelming process, but the Meiste team has made it so much easier. **★★★★★ — Matt Fisher, Dec. 2023** > We just concluded our first amazing Summer and Fall in our new home in Spring Lake. Meiste Homes built us an amazing house, high quality, beautiful and functional. Our home received so many compliments from our guests and neighbors, thanks to their dedication to quality. The building process went smoothly, the progress was consistent from tear-down of old home to completion and in line with our schedule. Brian and Kevin H. were responsive and always answered to our many questions and calls throughout! **★★★★★ — Peter Claude, Oct. 2022** > We engaged Meiste in October 2020 to build our house on the shore of Lake Michigan. We all know what was happening at that time. We chose Meiste as they were the only builder to provide their bid on time, their program management appeared rigorous and disciplined, and they offered 80 hours of designer time. Their price was good too. They completed a high quality, higher end 4300 finished sqft house in 10 months in the middle of covid and after a year, we remain delighted with the quality, soundness and solidity of the workproduct. We were 3 weeks and **★★★★★ — Curt Bailey, July 2022** > Meiste Homes built our new house on Lake Michigan. We’ve done a lot of work with builders in the past and Brian Meiste and his team were by far the best. Their work was on time, on budget, and very high quality. Our finished house is beautiful and we couldn’t be happier. Even the neighbors can’t believe how fast it was built and that the crew was there every day working. Even now with everything paid for, if there is some minor issue, The Meiste team is there very quickly to get things resolved. I highly recommend Meiste Homes! **★★★★★ — Dave Widmer, June 2022** > I'm very happy with my decision to work with Meiste to build my new home in Union Pier, Michigan. From bid-to-building permit the Meiste team was professional, accurate, high quality, on time, and on budget. I received my bid quote in March 2021 and reviewed details with Brian Meiste. After a few minor modifications, I signed the contract and gave deposit to begin permits, etc... They put me in touch with Lake Michigan Credit Union who I worked with on a single close home construction loan that converts to a 30 year fixed without closing a second time. Construction began in March, 2021 and went smooth without any big surprises. Another big plus is that the contract included hours to work with and interior designer, Kristine Kay, who was a huge help navigating Meiste suppliers, selections schedule and design choices. My home was completed in March, 2022 and Meiste hit the finish date they gave me at the beginning of. the process. Since moving in they have been great at answering questions and coming to work on a few final punch list items. I feel like I hit the jackpot working with Meiste and would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Cory Keesler, Jan. 2019** > We are very happy with choosing Meiste to build our home. The process was smooth, and the custom approach was great. I would not hesitate to build with them again. Thank you > for the original, quality home! **★★★★★ — Brad Bright, Jan. 2019** > We purchased a lot and contacted Brian Meiste because of his reputation for building a quality home. The design process went smoothly, he assigned us a top notch designer to assist us in choosing finishes. The timelines for the build were all met, and there were no surprises. We have been impressed with our home - it's well built, energy efficient, and had virtually zero issues. We always felt that Brian put our satisfaction first; he did not cut corners, and almost three years later we remain totally satisfied with our home. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Danckaert, Jan. 2019** > THE DECISION: We are very happy we chose Meiste Homes to build our custom home! We knew we wanted to build on raw land and we had a rough sketch/idea of a floor plan. We had been meeting with a different builder, but we still had so many questions. We decided to call Meiste Homes. Amber answered our call and was very easy to talk with and answered several questions we had. She then set up an appointment for us to meet with Brian. After one phone call with Amber and one meeting with Brian, we had more answers than we had received after multiple meetings with the other builder. Brian was very upfront with us about costs when dealing with raw land and he gave us a few things to consider for the type of home we were thinking about building (from both a budget and a function perspective). At that point, the decision to go with Meiste Homes was an easy one...we knew we had found our builder! > > GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND: My fiance and I each had a home to sell. Brian gave us suggestions for realtors as well as banks...he even gave us a couple of recommendations for architects who could help us formalize our floor plan and elevation drawings. All of his suggestions worked out well and we were grateful for the recommendations as it saved us a lot of time from having to research all of that on our own. > > OUR OVERALL EXPERIENCE: Building a home can be stressful, but the whole team at Meiste (Brian, Amber, Abbey, Kevin, Garry, Heidi and Zach) worked hard to make sure we were comfortable with the process and they used their depth of experience to ensure we ended up with a quality home. They do make you feel like you are part of a family...they care about your home and it shows in their work...and it shows in the subs they select too! I would absolutely recommend them (and have!) to anyone looking to start the process of building a custom home! **★★★★★ — Bob DeJong, Jan. 2019** > We hired Meiste Homes to build our new home on the Lakeshore. We have now lived in our home for more than a year and a half and we continue to be very happy with the extraordinary service and workmanship of the Meiste team. We know of many homebuilding experiences that are night mares. With Meiste Homes, we experienced the opposite--it was most enjoyable. There was good communication at all times. There were no unpleasant surprises. My wife and I are so very happy with our new home. We recommend Meiste Homes without reservation! **★★★★★ — Nancy and Ed Karasek, March 2018** > From the moment we met Brian Meiste, we knew that his home building approach was different from his competition. The warm smile from Amber when we walked in made us feel welcome. Brian gave a good picture of how they work (it turned out that he was absolutely sincere) and was happy to meet with us any time and show us other homes that he built in the area. Our design consultants, Abbey and Heidi, were so well organized and helpful. They actually knew what we would like before we even saw it! The project management team of Kevin and Zach kept things nicely on track. Every promise was made good on and they worked within our budget. Now that we have moved in, we couldn’t be happier. They followed up on our punch list, which was short. Our dream house really is a dream - it was fun to work on and stress levels were very low. Thank you, Meiste Homes! ## Selected projects - [Cozy Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cozy-cottage-pj-vj~7366489) - Location: Macatawa, MI - Photos: 17 - Description: This multi-generational gathering space on Lake Michigan is an irresistible draw for the whole family. Plenty of room to gather around the fire in the colder months. Inviting beds for a deep sleep after warm summer beach days. Nooks for reading. A kitchen that inspires everyone to get in on the meal prep. - [Dune Drift](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dune-drift-pj-vj~7251795) - Location: West Olive, MI - Photos: 24 - Description: Just a glance at this gorgeous modern farmhouse demonstrates custom craftsmanship and attention to detail. The foyer and main living space is illuminated, thanks to large windows throughout and a spectacular glass enclosed floating staircase. The meticulous attention to detail continues with the interior design. White Oak floors coordinate with gorgeous wood and painted finishes throughout the home. Inspired by a the colors of a 1920s speak-easy, the lower level is a playtime retreat. Home Featu… - [Lakeside Luxury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-luxury-pj-vj~2152918) - Location: Holland, MI - Photos: 9 - [RiverView Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverview-retreat-pj-vj~6992755) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: Relaxing vacation home inspired by the colors found in the surrounding marsh and views of the Lake Michigan waves. At Meiste Homes, our goal has always been to create homes for the way families want to live. We listen carefully to what you want and customize the home to fit your needs and desires, your lifestyle and your site. - [Lakeside Family Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-family-retreat-pj-vj~6905691) - Location: Lakeside, MI - Photos: 15 - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~895260) - Location: Nunica, MI - Photos: 41 - [European Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~3787004) - Location: Holland, MI - Photos: 28 - [Riverside Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverside-farmhouse-pj-vj~5962634) - Location: Saugatuck, MI - Photos: 27 - [Modern Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-lake-house-pj-vj~5903476) - Location: Benton Harbor, MI - Photos: 15 - [Union Pier](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/union-pier-pj-vj~2930702) - Location: Union Pier, MI - Photos: 35 - [Saugatuck Wooded Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/saugatuck-wooded-retreat-pj-vj~2930317) - Location: Saugatuck, MI - Photos: 48 - [Old World Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-world-charm-pj-vj~5913295) - Location: Saugatuck, MI - Photos: 20 - [Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-pj-vj~2930513) - Location: Holland, MI - Photos: 13 - [Allensworth](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/allensworth-pj-vj~3343161) - Location: Holland, MI - Photos: 13 - [Lake Macatawa Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-macatawa-custom-home-pj-vj~893621) - Location: Holland, MI - Photos: 26 - [The Ridge Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ridge-home-pj-vj~1172664) - Location: Holland, MI - Photos: 25 - [Lakeshore Cottages](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeshore-cottages-pj-vj~356883) - Location: Holland, MI - Photos: 7 - Description: Lakeshore Home Builders Association - Award Winning Parade Home 2012. - [Lakeshore Parade of Homes Spring 2015](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeshore-parade-of-homes-spring-2015-pj-vj~1225214) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: The Lakeshore Home Builders Association Presents the 2015 Parade of Homes, 32 homes along the lakeshore were featured in the parade. - [Beechwood Industrial Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beechwood-industrial-modern-pj-vj~6995575) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: At Meiste Homes, we are committed to an enjoyable and rewarding design and construction process from first consultation to keys! Through creativity, open communication, follow through, quality materials, fine craftsmanship, pride and confidence, we build homes upon our reputation that is unique and invaluable. We see it as a privilege to make new home dreams come to life! - [Willowgate House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willowgate-house-pj-vj~6995477) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: At Meiste Homes, we are committed to an enjoyable and rewarding design and construction process from first consultation to keys! Through creativity, open communication, follow through, quality materials, fine craftsmanship, pride and confidence, we build homes upon our reputation that is unique and invaluable. We see it as a privilege to make new home dreams come to life! [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/meiste-homes-pfvwus-pf~377487972) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1010621376.m3u8?s=f476a4a1466b983b65310c89188c57ded9f995dc&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you handle permitting and inspections for new home construction?** Yes, we absolutely handle all necessary permitting and inspections for your new home construction. We have extensive experience, especially with technical sites like critical dunes and wetlands, working closely with experts and EGLE to ensure all regulations are met and your project progresses smoothly and efficiently. **How do you structure pricing and contracts for new home builds?** We structure our pricing with a fixed-cost budget. Our process involves documenting the comprehensive project scope at all stages, allowing us to establish a clear fixed cost. This approach removes assumptions, ensures transparency, and helps us accomplish timely construction deadlines for your custom home. **Do you build fully custom homes?** Yes, building fully custom homes is our specialty and passion. We partner with you and your architect to bring your unique vision to life, creating beautiful, award-winning homes tailored specifically to your desires. Our mission is to make your new home dreams a reality. **Do you build new homes from the ground up?** Absolutely, we specialize in new home construction from the ground up. With over 30 years of experience, we manage the entire design and build process, ensuring every detail of your custom home is crafted to perfection. We're dedicated to making your new home dreams come to life. **What architectural styles do you specialize in?** We specialize in a diverse range of architectural styles, always tailored to our clients' visions. Our portfolio includes projects like Modern Scandinavian, European Modern Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, and Old World Charm. We excel at creating beautiful, award-winning homes in various aesthetics. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Debbie's Likes!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/161975061/list/debbie-s-likes) — 76 ideas - [Amber's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8609776/list/amber-s-ideas) — 34 ideas - [Abbey's Picks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53744050/list/abbey-s-picks) — 4 ideas - [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23091498/list/bathrooms) — 2 ideas - [VanA Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23632959/list/vana-exterior) — 1 idea [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/amber-meiste) ## Community Q&A **Q: drawer handles** *(in Photo Questions)* Are the drawer handles inset in the drawers? A: You are very welcome! Best, Amber **Q: Rug** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me where the rug is from. A: This is not our project. sorry! **Q: hardware floors** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful kitchen and floors. Where are the floors from? A: They are french white oak, engineered **Q: could you please tell me the make a color of the fireplace stone?** *(in Photo Questions)* could you please tell me the make a color of the fireplace stone? A: It's Olympia Tile & Stone Quartzite Off White Interlocking Tiles Split Face. **Q: Window Manufacturer** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are the windows from? Are they steel or aluminum? A: The windows are from Pella. The ProLine series in black. **Q: beautiful design** *(in Photo Questions)* Can tell me the Island dimensions? Thank you A: The island is roughly 10' wide by 3' deep. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*