--- title: "Kinning Design Build — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/kinning-design-build-pfvwus-pf~470691313 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~470691313.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kinning Design Build" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/79e3185503dbf56c_9070-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "P.o.Box 6554, Lincoln, Nebraska 68506, United States" latitude: 40.7848 longitude: -96.6431 phone: "(402) 421-1334" website: http://www.kinningdesignbuild.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 26 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 99 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Kinning Design Build Original Houzz profile: [Kinning Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/kinning-design-build-pfvwus-pf~470691313) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Lincoln, NE - **Serves:** Lincoln, Waverly, Ashland, Bennet, Walton, Yankee Hill, Roca, Martell - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (26 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2016–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Kinning Design Build, Inc. began building homes in the Lincoln area in 1986. The company was founded as Kinning-Sydow Builders, Inc. by two couples, Jerry and Julie Sydow and Mike and Mary Kinning, a team dedicated offering homeowners an organized and efficient experience while building quality, custom homes. The summer of 2010, ownership changed to Mike and Mary Kinning and their son Matt. With the second generation arising, Kinning Design Build, Inc. is eager to carry on the tradition and standards the company has been known for in the homebuilding community for years. The Kinning Design Build team of professionals and trade partners have the ability to provide for the customer a hands on experience to achieve your custom home design and remodeling needs. From the initial planning and design through onsite construction, we are dedicated to molding your custom home to fit your budget, lifestyle and vision. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building ### Areas Served - Lincoln - Waverly - Ashland - Bennet - Walton - Yankee Hill - Roca - Martell ### Typical Job Cost $350,000 - 2 million Typical job cost does not include cost of land. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kinning Design Build | | Address | P.o.Box 6554, Lincoln, Nebraska 68506, United States | | Phone | (402) 421-1334 | | Website | http://www.kinningdesignbuild.com | | Followers on Houzz | 99 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/KinningDesignBuild - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/KinningDesign - Blog — http://www.kinningdesignbuild.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kinning Design Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/kinning-design-build-pfvwus-pf~470691313) - **Website:** http://www.kinningdesignbuild.com - **Phone:** (402) 421-1334 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Mike serves under the HBAL executive committee as the Immediate Past President; he also a HBAL National Director. - Matt serves as the chairman for HBAL's Young Building Professionals Council. - Better Business Bureau - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2016–2022), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Home Builders Association of Lincoln](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-lincoln-pfvwus-pf~688915463) - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-pfvwus-pf~1830530549) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 26 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 47.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Robby Robinson, Jan. 2021** > After deciding to build a new house, we made a down payment towards a lot and completed a fairly detailed internet review of 25+ builders in the Lincoln, NE area. Kinning Design Build was our first choice to contact based upon their website, the reviews and ratings of others, their advertised willingness to build on our lot and one particular blueprint that fit our needs very well. We met with them and at the very first meeting received lists of their major sub-contractors and the owners, including contact information, for the homes they had previously built in Lincoln, and were encouraged to contact any of them for references. Wow. Very impressive, Kinning! We moved into our new home in March of this year and have been EXTREMELY happy with it’s quality. Yes, there were a few bumps along the way, but these were dealt with very professionally and in a manner that was completely acceptable to us. The firm uses Co-Construct software to document progress, costs, sub-contract charges, construction loan payments, custom choices, changes, etc., and this was all extremely well documented at every step along the way. We especially appreciated how attentive and available the Kinning’s were throughout the entire process, and also how willing they were to make modifications for us along the way. In summary, we found Kinning Design Build to be extremely honest, highly professional, and excellent managers of their sub-contractors. **Comment from Kinning Design Build:** > We appreciated your positive review and kind words! Our relationship with customers is very important to us and we strive to have a happy, satisfied customer at closing and beyond. You're right, there are "bumps" along the way...it is a big process with many decisions and moving pieces to the project. Our goal is to work thru each with the homeowner. Also, happy to hear you like our use of CoConstruct software, we feel it is a great tool for us and for our customers. It was a pleasure to build your home and work with you! **★★★★★ — Mark Eilers, Dec. 2020** > When looking for a quality builder in a new city that we were moving to we reviewed their website and we found they are who they said they are; very honest and loyal. I called friends who I worked with in the past in the construction industry and they said; Kinning’s are the best. > > Matt and Mary were awesome to work with - upfront, friendly, and trustworthy. Mike was also a pleasure to work with. His work ethic and attention to detail is what you would hope for from his position. As with any new-build, problems can arise, but they were quick to solve any issues we had. Overall, we would recommend Kinning Design Build wholeheartedly. **Comment from Kinning Design Build:** > Thank you for the kind review. It was a pleasure to work with you as well. You knew what you wanted in your new home, made selections in a timely manner and communicated well with us which made the process go well even though you lived several hours away thru most of the process. **★★★★★ — Main floor remodel, Dec. 2020** > The Kinnings were fantastic to work with! They were so helpful the entire process and even done earlier than they had said which never seems to happen in construction! Would definitely recommend them foe any remodel or build. **Comment from Kinning Design Build:** > Thank you for your kind words and future recommendations are so appreciated from our past clients. **★★★★★ — Julie S, Dec. 2020** > Kinning Design Build are people of high integrity which was the main reason we chose them to do our build. Their workmanship is high quality. They do not cut corners to try and profit from things some builders might think you don't notice when walking through a home. We will use them again in the future! **Comment from Kinning Design Build:** > Julie > Thank you! We enjoyed building you and Jared's dream home. It was a pleasure working with you as well. **★★★★★ — Rebecca Lawson, Dec. 2020** > We built with the Kinning Family in 2018 and we couldn’t be happier with our home. We had a wonderful experience and the Kinning’s all went above and beyond for us during the process. **Comment from Kinning Design Build:** > Thank you, Rebecca! Beautiful picture of your home and it was a pleasure to work with you and Chris to build your dream home!! **★★★★★ — Cali Schmidt, Feb. 2020** > As first time home owners and building a home, we were so glad we chose Kinning Design Build. Their attention to detail, quick response times, and over all just their genuine care for our wants and needs is unmatched by other contractors we met with. The whole building process went smooth. All our friends and family told us “don’t expect anything to go as you plan. Things will get messed up.” Well, they were wrong. Yes, there were hiccups along the way but things were dealt with in a timely manner that I barely even noticed or cared about the “hiccup”. And I’m convinced it was because we chose KDB. I can’t say enough good things about this wonderful and caring family, they are the sweetest. Mike is so good at explaining all the construction things that I didn’t understand. Matt was great at getting things ordered and delivered on time for us. And Mary, she is the glue to it all. She helped me so much through the whole process that I know it was because of her our house turned out perfect. I can’t thank the Kinning Family enough. We LOVE our forever home. **★★★★★ — Michelle, Feb. 2020** > KDB is wonderful to work with; I would hire them for any future projects! From bid to completion, they are thorough, and communicate efficiently and effectively. They kept our wants and needs to the forefront and encompass quality craftsmanship. I still look up at our home and think, "wow! I love it!" **Comment from Kinning Design Build:** > Thanks so much for the nice review! We loved working with you on your remodel project to bring your dreams together with your budget!! **★★★★★ — Cole Weihe, Aug. 2018** > As our first experience in building a new home we were clueless what to expect. Of course we spoke with some of our friends who have gone through the process and learned how to get started. A really good family friend told us to look at Kinning because they did great work and really worked with their clients well. Our friend was 100% dead on with their recommendation. Kinning helps you along every step of the way and is extremely easy to work with. They take your ideas and turn them into reality and work around your schedule. Kinning was very helpful in answering any and all questions we had. A friend of mine told me that if I would work that builder again on a home in the future or any other project that is rare and we did find this in Kinning. In fact, we have recommend them to one friend and have continued spreading their praise. They do high quality work and stick to a timeline so you're never left in the dark. We appreciate everything Kinning did and has continued to do for us with questions we have as we've been in our new home for nearly 6 months. Thank you Kinning! **★★★★★ — jenhiebner, June 2017** > We used KDB to build our home in Lincoln and loved working with them. They finished our home 3 weeks early and only $200 over budget. They were very thorough with the materials they used in their bid, helping us stick to our budget. Anytime we had questions they were quick to reply and fixed any problems in a timely manner. We enjoyed the process so much building with them. **★★★★★ — Jodi Spiry, May 2017** > When you come to the end of your build and discover your builders have become your friends you realize that something priceless has happened. KDB is integrity. Sounds simple, but it is the basis of all transactions with this family owed company. Both homes we built with the Kinnings came in on budget and on time. The two homes were very different from each other in terms of design. One was a styled cottage, rich in character with an urban vibe about 10 years ago.. The most recent completed early February this year is a simple modern cabin in a rural prairie setting at the edge of the woods. We have been so very pleased with the two homes. Each is so different. Both built with care for the things that mattered most to us. > > The one thing that stands out about the Kinnings is that their word is gold. They are honest and worthy of our trust. They stand behind their work. We found that if a sub made a mistake KDB made sure that the error was fixed. If we needed a change order they were willing to adapt to our needs. > > We have also trusted the Kinnings for referrals to other services. The people they have sent us to had the same character traits as they do. Their excellent work and skills for what we needed matched the Kinnings ethics and standards. The word about town with the contractors they use is highly respectful of the Kinnings. "They are the best", and "subs love working for them", were common a expressions used as we made our rounds to choose finishes and appliances. > > If you are looking for the highest quality standard and honest integrity in a builder you will be pleased with Kinning Design Build. **Comment from Kinning Design Build:** > Jodi > Thank you so much for the kind review! We always enjoy working with you and Dan and it has been our pleasure to build your dream home not once but twice! **★★★★★ — Heather Lange, Nov. 2016** > We built our dream home with Kinning Design Build. They went above and beyond throughout the process to ensure we would be happy. I am so grateful for the time, patience, support and expertise they devoted to our family from purchasing the lot to handing over the keys, and all of the countless details in between. The Kinnings are honest, kind, hard-working people who really do make dreams come true. **★★★★★ — Ann Bartek, Nov. 2016** > Kinning Build Design exceeded our expectations on our recent house remodel. We appreciated their insight and ideas, their quality of work and their professionalism.. We also appreciated that there were no surprises on the final bill as you pretty much know what you are paying for from the initial bid. We appreciated that they wanted to make the customer happy. We would hire Kinning Design again if we had a remodel project or wanted to build a house. We already have recommended them to several neighbors and friends. ## Selected projects - [The Rebel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-rebel-pj-vj~2508744) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 17 - Description: 2,129 sq. ft. ranch with 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and 1,471 finish in basement - [Remodel/Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodel-addition-pj-vj~2608262) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 12 - Description: Added an addition of master bedroom, sitting area, great room, wet bar along with a theatre room in basement and wet bar - [The Hillsdale](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-hillsdale-pj-vj~2615630) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 24 - [Contemporary Acreage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-acreage-pj-vj~2544785) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 16 - Description: 1185 sq, ft Ranch, deck, barn door, floating glass shelves, stainless steel appliances. - [Fernhill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fernhill-pj-vj~1692453) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 14 - Description: This spacious Arts & Crafts style home floor plan includes an open great room, dining and kitchen area accentuated with a 2-way fireplace between the dining and great rooms - [Spring Parade of Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-parade-of-homes-pj-vj~1818529) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 40 - [the Camden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-camden-pj-vj~1343403) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 48 - Description: This beautiful custom home by Kinning Design Build features a cool color palette and rich hardwood floors. Designed for the family in mind this 5 bedroom/3 bath home boasts large open living spaces unique custom finishes. - [The Belmont (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-belmont-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~629279) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 27 - Description: This one of a kind home encompasses the true definition of work hard, play hard. Complete with a library, multiple offices, a home theater, and a half-court indoor gym this home provides ultimate luxury. The main level kitchen includes double islands and a large walk-in pantry. Details in color choices and light fixture selections make this home especially unique. - [Andy Drive (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/andy-drive-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~1094035) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 75 - Description: This home was built for the semi-annual Lincoln Parade of Homes. An open floor plan and plenty of bedrooms make this home perfect for any season of life. The kitchen contains a custom island and a walk-in pantry. A finished basement boasts a beautifully tiled wet bar and wine cooler. - [Hollow Tree (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollow-tree-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~982427) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 6 - Description: Custom woodworking throughout this home creates a warm and inviting environment. Personal touches with the custom vanities with decorative sinks portray the owner’s unique style. - [The Pierce (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-pierce-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~1284908) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 66 - Description: This beautifully designed home focuses on open spaces, natural lighting, and craftsman inspired details. Features of this home include four bedrooms, five bathrooms, an office, exercise room, and expansive walk-in closets. The master bath will blow you away with the custom tiled bathtub and walk in shower. The kitchen, dining, and living areas flow together to create an open space perfect for entertaining plenty of guests. - [Townhouse (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/townhouse-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~982411) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 10 - Description: This custom townhouse is perfect for those who are ready to downsize. Rustic stone work and a large front patio make this original. Beautiful wood floors and and custom cabinets create warmth throughout the home. - [Tutor Home (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tutor-home-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~982345) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 7 - Description: Beautiful multi-colored stone and brick make the outside of this home truly unique. Located in a neighborhood full of quaint homes the Tutor Home stands on its own. - [Before and After Kitchen Remodel (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-kitchen-remodel-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~1322766) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 6 - Description: We focused on clean and simple lines and bright neutral colors to create a modern new look for their kitchen. Check out these before and after photos to see a huge transformation! - [Valencia (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/valencia-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~986058) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 7 - Description: Detailed stone and tile work make this home stand out. The kitchen features a custom backsplash design as well as plenty of cabinet storage! - [Price Residence (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/price-residence-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~1231839) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 24 - Description: This traditional home features many modern touches. Gray walls, white woodwork, and dark wood cabinets and vanities make this home stand out. This beautiful home is great for any season of life! - [Granite Ridge (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/granite-ridge-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~986290) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 6 - Description: This home does an amazing job of connecting people through an open living space and kitchen that flow together. Beautiful granite countertops and light wood floors play off the natural light in this home. - [Modern Remodel (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-remodel-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~1033401) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 17 - Description: This remodel emphasizes clean lines and a cool color pallet. Details in hardware and custom tile make this home especially unique. Check out this custom remodel built by Kinning Design Build. - [Laura Lynn (Lincoln, NE)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laura-lynn-lincoln-ne-pj-vj~986316) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 5 - Description: The fireplace is the center of this custom home by Kinning Design Build. A large kitchen and master bath give these homeowners large living spaces in all the right places. - [The Arlington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-arlington-pj-vj~2020392) - Location: Lincoln, NE - Photos: 63 [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/kinning-design-build-pfvwus-pf~470691313) ## Ideabooks - [Harsh Ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49400853/list/harsh-ideabook) — 1 idea - [Black and White](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34228444/list/black-and-white) — 10 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kinningdesignbuild) ## Community Q&A **Q: Floor style/color** *(in Photo Questions)* What style/color did you use here? A: Hi there! the flooring is Adura Max - & the color is Napa Dry Cork. Hope this helps! **Q: Paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the paint color--it matches the floors and cabinets perfectly A: Good morning. The wall color isSherwin Williams Gossamer Veil SW9165. I'm glad you like the color scheme and I hope this is helpful to you. **Q: pendant in bathroom** *(in Photo Questions)* is the globe pendant in the bathroom more clear or yellow? A: The pendant was more clear than yellow. **Q: Walls** *(in Photo Questions)* What’s the wall color? A: The paint color is Sherwin Williams Balance Beige SW 7037. **Q: Granite** *(in Photo Questions)* I also have a chocolate colored island....what is the granite you show here on this island? A: It is Alaskan White granite with a double stacked edge. **Q: Granite** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of the granite? Love it A: I apologize for just getting back to you! Your message was at the bottom of the list instead of the top so I missed it. I checked our records and it is Frozen White. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*