--- title: "Custom Living — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/custom-living-pfvwus-pf~59054046 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~59054046.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Custom Living" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2003a1d400f30784_0330-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "5335 Winthrop Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46220, United States" latitude: 39.8647 longitude: -86.1182 phone: "(317) 626-7393" website: http://www.customlivingusa.com rating: 5 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 117 last_updated: 2026-08-09 --- # Custom Living Original Houzz profile: [Custom Living](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/custom-living-pfvwus-pf~59054046) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN - **Serves:** Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, Meridian Hills, Rocky Ripple, Williams Creek, Crows Nest, North Crows Nest, Castleton - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Houzz Research - Insider At Custom Living our vision is to provide homeowners with the opportunity for a better life by integrating a predictable process in an unpredictable industry. Our simple process will allow you to turn your dream into a reality from designing, planning, and building. Moreover, we assure timely service that works within your budget to create the home you have always imagined. Through superior service, quality of construction, and inclusive warranties, we have the expertise, discipline, and focus to provide an experience that cannot be matched. Let us prove our history of dedication and passion. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Indianapolis - Carmel - Fishers - Zionsville - Meridian Hills - Rocky Ripple - Williams Creek - Crows Nest - North Crows Nest - Castleton ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Custom Living | | Address | 5335 Winthrop Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46220, United States | | Phone | (317) 626-7393 | | Website | http://www.customlivingusa.com | | License Number | GC1000096 | | Followers on Houzz | 117 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — www.facebook.com/customlivingusa - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/custom-living-inc. - Blog — http://customlivingusa.houzz.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Custom Living](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/custom-living-pfvwus-pf~59054046) - **Website:** http://www.customlivingusa.com - **Phone:** (317) 626-7393 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2016A+ rated on Angie's List, Indianapolis Star Premier - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [BA of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ba-of-greater-indianapolis-bagi-pfvwus-pf~93300769) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 15 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Erica Veerkamp, March 2017** > Custom Living was wonderful to work with from start to finish! Their subcontractors are top-of-the-line and were very professional! The communication between ourselves and the team was great the whole project! Best of all the design team is so talented! They had such a unique and beautiful designs that were executed to perfection! Fantastic work! We had a great experience and will definitely be using them again! **★★★★★ — Leigh Ann O'Neill, Feb. 2017** > Custom Living helped us after we purchased a new house that we wanted to update in a few different ways. As always, they were very responsive, always getting back to us immediately. They also were fantastic about making sure that the project rolled along steadily with almost no down-time. Finally, as various unexpected issues came to the surface with our house (i.e., rotting joist we didn't know about, plumbing that wasn't quite right, etc.), the Custom Living team jumped into action immediately, bringing in all different trades we needed right away. We never had to worry about a thing - they took care of everything! I recommend them to all of my friends who are considering any type of renovation project, and we will absolutely hire them again in the future as we begin additional projects. **★★★★★ — kjmp65, April 2016** > We completed a bathroom remodel. They were professional and extremely helpful in the process! Justin was great to work with and provided excellent guidance and recommendations. Although we would have loved to figure a way to make a small bath larger ... that wasn't possible. So, updating all aspects of the bath certainly made for a transformation that has proved more functional and certainly more aesthetically pleasing. **★★★★★ — Nathan Alan Design, Feb. 2016** > As a high end cabinet designer/supplier, I have worked with many companies in the renovation/building business over the past 20 years. The team at Custom Living with Tom as their leader is one of the most, if not the most, efficient teams I have had the pleasure of working with. Tom not only has great vision but has an unbelievable memory of product knowledge which brings so much to the table when meeting with clients. The whole team has a great attitude and is a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Custom Living for your next renovation project. **★★★★★ — Sarah Russell, Feb. 2016** > In an industry full of masqueraders, Tom Lazzara's Custom Living, Inc. is clearly in a class by itself. Tom and his team designed and fabricated a beautiful new master bathroom for us that continues to delight every day - even 6 months after its completion! Custom Living has all the professional services needed to achieve terrific outcomes - beautiful designs, careful demolition, and exquisite construction. This is not an easy process, but Tom and his team conducted it flawlessly - and with extreme care. All the various craftspeople assigned to our project were some of the best that we've ever seen. Tom's patience and careful judgement allowed for a stress-free experience and a outstanding conclusion - we love our bathroom! There's a million design builders that you could choose today but there's only one Custom Living, Inc. Talk (and price) the others, then talk to Custom Living. You'll find they have the skills, processes, and competitive pricing that sets them apart. You'll be delighted with the beauty and quality of their work. **Comment from Custom Living:** > Hi Sarah and Glenn! Thank you so much for your kind review! We strive to only bring in the best, most trusted trades to orchestrate a timely, and quality product for you. More importantly, we are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your bathroom day after day! > > Best, > > The Custom Living team **★★★★★ — Tracy Ingersoll, Feb. 2016** > Custom Living did a complete remodel of our master bath and converted space from our master bedroom into a small "study" for our kids. We appreciated the detail that Tom and his team put forward in the designs and walking us through the project. They are incredibly detailed and their entire team was helpful and trustworthy. They are perfectionists in their work and communication. It is rate that you find a remodeling company that is both good at what they do and excellent in their communication and delivery of dates. I would highly recommend custom living to anyone that asks. **Comment from Custom Living:** > Good morning, Tracy! We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience working with our team. We strive to deliver quality work, in a respectable amount of time, with as much communication as needed to execute a beautiful final product, and we are pleased to hear that is exactly what you experienced! Thank you so much!! **★★★★★ — Angie Klausner, Feb. 2016** > We absolutely loved working with Custom Living USA. We hired them to complete a first floor remodel and complete overhaul of our master bathroom. They listened to our ideas regarding our lifestyle and our vision. Tom and his employees were always respectful of our time and our home. They communicated with us every step of the way. The end result is absolutely beautiful. **Comment from Custom Living:** > Hi Angie! We are so thrilled that you are enjoying your refreshed first floor and master bath, and are even more happy to hear that it meets your lifestyle and vision. It was a pleasure working with you on your project, and we truly appreciate your kind words! > > Best, > > The Custom Living Team **★★★★★ — l\_nahmias, Jan. 2016** > We hired Tom and his group to do a complete kitchen remodel. After 18 years in our house, it was time for an update. We had previously worked with other contractors on various projects around our house and had not been enthused with any until now. Working with Custom Living was a great experience. > Our project took our entire kitchen down to the studs and rebuilt it in a different configuration than the original. My family chose to remain in the house for the duration of the remodel, making our primary living space in the basement. Understanding our desire to stay in the house, Custom Living took great care and installed temporary walls with plastic around the job site to minimize the migration of dust throughout the rest of the house. > Communication before, during and after the project was excellent, there was never a day where my wife or I wondered who or if anyone would be showing up to do work on any given day. The schedule was set up from the beginning and consistently updated based on real time progress. > Not only did Tom understand our vision for our new kitchen, his input and experience helped us better understand how to achieve the look we wanted as well as improve the functionality of the space. > The project came in on time, on budget and best of all there were no surprises. We couldn't be happier with the entire experience. **Comment from Custom Living:** > Good morning! We are delighted to hear that, even with living through a MAJOR remodel project, you were able to still feel at home. Custom Living always aspires to make the occasionally dreaded process of an extensive project like yours to be as smooth and timely as possible. We receive many compliments on the uniqueness and beauty of your kitchen, and hope that you do too! We could not have done it without you. > > Best, > > The Custom Living Team **★★★★★ — jenniferlmrodriguez, Jan. 2016** > Custom Living designed two unique accent walls in our home. Tom had a tremendous amount of great ideas and was very helpful to work with. We had a number of different crews come in to complete the job - carpentry, painters, artists, electricians and all of my interacts with the professionals were great. The work that was done was of very high quality and I continually receive compliments on the accent walls. I would recommend Custom Living over and over again. **Comment from Custom Living:** > Hello Jennifer! This was such a fun project for us to collaborate with you on! I know that Tom labeled the walls the "box crate slat walls", but we are just delighted that they have become beautiful statements of conversation for you. We appreciate your recommendations! > > Best, > > Custom Living Team **★★★★★ — jillcarlson99, Jan. 2016** > We used Custom Living as our general contractor for a kitchen remodel and first floor update. I was immediately impressed with Custom Livings thoroughness and creativity. We have done multiple projects to our home and this was not only our biggest to date, but also the easiest due to the quality of work, unprecedented communication and promptness that was provided by Custom Living. We have plans to use Custom Living for future projects. **Comment from Custom Living:** > Hi Jill! Thank you so much for the wonderful words. We had a blast helping you with your project, and are so happy to hear that it was a comfortable process for you! We look forward to working together again! > > Best, > > Custom Living Team **★★★★★ — Bin There Dump That - Indianapolis, Nov. 2015** > Tom and his team at Custom Living are one the premier custom remodelers in the greater Indianapolis area. Their work is second to none and includes the finest craftsmanship and attention to detail. Whether you have a small or large remodel gives the folks at Custom Living a call you will be happy you did! **★★★★★ — Lori Spink, Oct. 2015** > If your looking for top notch work these are your guys! Professional in all aspects of the project from start to finish! > > Tom and his highly skilled crew went above and beyond to make sure we were 100% satisfied with even the smallest of details! > > I would highly recommend them to anyone who's looking for a large remodeling project! **Comment from Custom Living:** > Hi Lori! Thank you so much for the review! It has been a pleasure working with you as well. ## Selected projects - [Williams Creek Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/williams-creek-kitchen-pj-vj~5672154) - Location: Indianapolis, IN - Photos: 35 - [Carmel - Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-kitchen-pj-vj~5672165) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - [Basement Finish - Fishers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-finish-fishers-pj-vj~5662042) - Location: Fishers, IN - Photos: 9 - [Crooked Stick Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crooked-stick-reno-pj-vj~5616589) - Location: Carmel, IN - Photos: 87 - [Carmel Guest Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-guest-bath-pj-vj~5560018) - Location: Carmel, IN - Photos: 4 - [Meridian Kessler Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meridian-kessler-kitchen-pj-vj~5559298) - Location: Indianapolis, IN - Photos: 16 - [Carmel Kitchen - Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-kitchen-traditional-pj-vj~5551195) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - [Carmel Whole Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-whole-home-renovation-pj-vj~2656408) - Location: Carmel, IN - Photos: 11 - Description: Whole House Remodel (Interior and Exterior), and Addition Custom Living Designer- Tom Lazzara After Photos: Jamie Sangar - [Carmel Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-master-bathroom-pj-vj~2789215) - Location: Carmel, IN - Photos: 8 - [Carmel Master Bathroom Remodel, Porch Remodel, Master Bedroom and Office Updates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-master-bathroom-remodel-porch-remodel-master-bedroom-and-office-updates-pj-vj~2684035) - Location: Carmel, IN - Photos: 20 - [Carmel Exterior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-exterior-remodel-pj-vj~2656338) - Location: Carmel, IN - Photos: 10 - Description: Exterior Remodel Complete exterior siding removal and replacement/paint. Replacement of 4 windows. Custom Living Designer- Justin Schwab After Photos By Jamie Sangar - [Westfield Whole Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westfield-whole-home-renovation-pj-vj~2656359) - Location: Westfield, IN - Photos: 31 - Description: Kitchen, Living Room, Fireplace, Mudroom, Laundry Room, Deck Remodel Custom Living Designer- Tom Lazzara After Photos: Jamie Sangar and Justin Simms - [Carmel Master Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-master-bath-remodel-pj-vj~2656447) - Location: Carmel, IN - Photos: 19 - Description: Master Bathroom Remodel Custom Living Designer- Justin Schwab After Photos: Justin Simms - [Meridian Kessler Complete Home Restoration and Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meridian-kessler-complete-home-restoration-and-addition-pj-vj~1581191) - Location: Indianapolis, IN - Photos: 39 - Description: We did an interior and exterior update at this stunning Meridian-Kessler home near Broadripple. Our client's goal was to be able to do a room addition on both levels without knowing. Custom Living was able to match and ingrate the brick and architectural concept to make sure when driven by it looked as though the completed remodel, was the original home. We followed the same steps on the interior, so while being in the house, you could not tell where the old ended, and new began. With their visi… - [Carmel Move-in Updates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-move-in-updates-pj-vj~2335699) - Location: Carmel, IN - Photos: 34 - Description: This family found the perfect home, but wanted to do some 'quick' updates to make it more suited for their style. Custom Living helped by removing wallpaper, re-drywalling, painting nearly every surface (cabinets and walls), and refinishing the hardwoods. It is INCREDIBLE what new flooring and paint can do to a home! - [Indianapolis First Floor Open Concept Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indianapolis-first-floor-open-concept-remodel-pj-vj~2335014) - Location: Indianapolis, IN - Photos: 21 - [Transitional/Rustic Guest Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-rustic-guest-bath-pj-vj~2104537) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Combining the simplicity of subway tile, rustic cabinetry and floating shelves, and classic Carrara hex tile helped us accomplish this beautifully complex, yet incredibly eye catching guest bathroom. - [Fishers Basement Finish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fishers-basement-finish-pj-vj~2082015) - Location: Fishers, IN - Photos: 16 - Description: This enticing basement finish has a multitude of textures to please the masses. Beautiful sliding barn wood doors handmade out of a barn from the 1860's, recessed shelving niches that pop with LED lighting, captivating shiplap entertainment wall, applied wainscoting in the arcade room, a new tray ceiling in the guest bedroom, and last but not least 90 pounds of buffalo art. Thank you to Shine Design for the wonderful finishes, this basement turned out just stunning. - [West Clay Cozy Recreational Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-clay-cozy-recreational-room-pj-vj~1831514) - Location: Carmel, IN - Photos: 26 - Description: This lofted recreational room has plenty of storage space in the built-in storage compartments, a dry-bar with a great walnut countertop, a hidden door to the half bath, beautiful hardwood floors, and we can't forget those awesome built-in beds! Could you see yourself relaxing in this space? We know we could! - [Carmel Midcentury Modern Kitchen & Living Room Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-midcentury-modern-kitchen-and-living-room-remodel-pj-vj~1149807) - Location: Carmel, IN - Photos: 18 - Description: Contemporary Kitchen Remodel [See all 38 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/custom-living-pfvwus-pf~59054046) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/153708585/list/wish-list) — 4 ideas - [Team Ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71716765/list/team-ideabook) — 7 ideas - [tomlazzara's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50090871/list/tomlazzara-s-ideas) — 5 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/customlivingusa) ## Community Q&A **Q: love this hutch idea** *(in Photo Questions)* Do the doors open and close? Can you build this lind of hutch around existing cabinets to conceal "clutter" ? Thanks A: Good afternoon! Yes, the doors open and close over the pictured cabinets using Sugatsune cabinet hardware. There is potential that you could be able to build a hutch over your existing cabinets, however, there are several factors the come into play. If you'd like to attach a photo, we could take a glance at your setup and see if we can be of any help to you! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-09.*