How is Custom Dwellings rated?

Custom Dwellings is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Custom Dwellings provide?

Custom Dwellings provides the following services: Custom Homes, Drafting, Floor Plans, Garage Building, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Project Management, Custom Home

Where does Custom Dwellings provide services?

Custom Dwellings provides services in the following areas: Acworth, Atlanta, Dunwoody, Holly Springs, Kennesaw, Marietta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Woodstock

Custom Dwellings

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About Us

Custom Dwellings is a family owned design/build residential construction company with over 20 years combined experience. Formally trained as an Architect at Georgia Tech, Stephanie's passion has always been firmly grounded in residential design. Licensed as a builder and specializing in single family homes, Russell enjoys helping homeowners bring their projects to reality. Russell and Stephanie Ives founded the company on the belief that mass produced homes by their very nature can not fit everyone’s needs and desires. With Russell handling the construction and Stephanie handling the design, their motivation has always been and always will be, to provide exceptional quality and customer satisfaction, whether working on a small remodeling project or a new custom home. It is our belief that everyone deserves to have a home design that works best for them. Regardless of budget, all clients receive the same level of quality, professionalism, and customer service.

Awards

Recipient of the 2019 Georgia NKBA Designs of Distinction Award for Medium Kitchen, Designer of numerous COTY And Chrysalis Awards, projects featured in Atlanta Home Improvement, Better Homes & Gardens, Atlanta Junior League Tour of Kitchens. Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer Certification

35 Projects

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Atlanta

Business Details

Business Name

Custom Dwellings

Phone Number

(678) 560-0600

Website

www.customdwellings.com

Address

1582 Williams Dr.
Suite 250
Marietta, GA 30066

Typical Job Cost

$80,000 - 2 million

Followers

249 Followers

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Services Provided

Home Remodeling

Custom Homes

New Home Construction

Home Additions

Guesthouse Design & Construction

Multigenerational Homes

House Plans

Pool House Design & Construction

Project Management

Floor Plans

Garage Building

Green Building

Drafting

Custom Home

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Areas Served

Atlanta

Sandy Springs

Roswell

Marietta

Dunwoody

Woodstock

Kennesaw

Acworth

Holly Springs

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15 Reviews for Custom Dwellings

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5.0

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5.0

Value

4.3

Flat Platypus

This is my second big project with Custom Dwellings for a covered outside kitchen and seating area. It's everything I wanted: a great space usable for most of the year. Russell, Stephanie, and Mike were great as always, fitting all my wants into a workable design, managing the site daily, and keeping the project moving despite holidays and very cold weather. Highly recommend!

January 2, 2025

Elizabeth Kunez

We used Custom Dwellings for an addition of a first floor primary bedroom and basement workshop space. The design phase was wonderful with input from us and from Custom Dwellings to improve the room design and finishing touches. Then the completion of the construction was as expected in a timely manner and in the budget we expected. We would highly recommend them to those seeking a turnkey design/build experience. They make it easy.

October 29, 2024

chrisbalch

This is our 2nd run with Custom Dwellings and again, we love the end product! Their attention to detail (ours and theirs) is probably what impresses the most. Stephanie's design was exactly what we wanted and Russell and Mike (project manager) made sure we got to the end of the project and were satisfied. We came across some issues during the project that pushed up the price somewhat but those issues needed taking care of and Custom Dwellings knew who to go to and oversaw the work to the end. Amy helped with some of the design aspects and we liked what she added as well. Work undertaken inside the house is never easy but someone was always there to oversee and we never felt we had to be in attendance. In fact, we left on vacation for 3 weeks while they worked - that was the level of trust. Highly recommended. You get what you pay for!

November 11, 2023

Jennifer Hutchins

Our whole-house remodel experience with Custom Dwellings was truly an amazing experience. From the first meeting with Stephanie and designers to the last finishing touches, we were more than satisfied with the team's communication, professionalism, high quality craftsmanship and knowledge... I could gush all day! The team listens but also provides very clear, thoughtful, and appropriate recommendations when we weren't sure which direction to take. The project took 10 months but we knew that going in - the timeline went as smoothly as it could have possibly gone, and there were VERY few instances where we hit snags (i.e., items no longer available, longer lead times, etc.) - but the team worked their magic and our new home is gorgeous. We hope to work with Custom Dwellings again for "Phase 2!"

November 8, 2023

Ronald Chunat

We were very pleased with the work done by Custom Dwellings on our kitchen remodel, flooring in foyer, painting of our family room, foyer, and upstairs hallway. We also decided to replace our family room carpeting. Russell and Stephanie Ives (owners and decorators), were very professional and tracked the progress of the project. Their project manager, Mike, was very hands on. Their selection of subcontractors was very good and all had excellent knowledge in their fields. We were on track on the budget. There were some slight delays, not due to work schedules, but due to issues relating to product quality out of their control, i.e. flooring would just not lay right. All things considered, we would use them again for future remodeling projects.

December 17, 2018

Stacy Levine

Great team. Easy to work with. Wonderful ideas and stayed within our budget. Very happy with our screened in porch and new deck.

October 20, 2017

Larry Haynes

Custom Dwellings did a wonderful job on our recent kitchen remodel. Every part of our old kitchen was removed. They designed and installed a beautiful new kitchen. All work was done on schedule and they did an excellent job. We love everything about our new kitchen and are so very proud of it. We highly recommend Custom Dwellings!!!

October 17, 2017

Flat Platypus

Stephanie and Russell renovated my kitchen, and I am so pleased with the results. Stephanie worked the designs until it gave me exactly what I wanted -- more light, a massive island, with good flow for normal traffic and the ability to interact with guests at parties while cooking. Russell's work is impeccable. I've never heard of a renovation site being kept so clean. No problems at all with the load-bearing wall removal or new skylights. And even when I made changes last second, they rolled with it without hesitation. A pleasure to work with them. I use them for all my projects.

September 10, 2016

Comment from Custom Dwellings:

Thanks for the review! It's fun seeing your kitchen in action.

tkinche106

Stephanie listened to my wife and me in our first interview. She heard what we wanted out of our deck renovation and then drew plans that reflected what we wanted. Later she tweaked the plans when we she suggested changes that improved the total design. We also used Custom Dwellings as our GC and were totally satisfied. We have had had nothing but compliments on our renovation.

January 4, 2015Last modified:August 25, 2016

katefeen

We did a design/build with Custom Dwellings. We could not be more satisfied with the design and the quality of the construction. This was our third major project with Stephanie's design work and we would definitely use her again.

November 18, 2014

susan1234567

Stephanie Ives came recommended by our contractor. She designed an updated 4 piece bathroom and closet from a 70's styled tiny bathroom/ dressing area. We have incredible amount of storage. The best part is that she went with me to pick out the materials for cabinets , tile and marble. Also helped me choose tub, sinks, commode and faucets. The whole effect is a very beautiful, custom look. I was very pleased and would use her again.

June 26, 2013

stacyknight

Stephanie provided design services for a large addition to my home, including a kitchen expansion, a master closet and exercise room addition, and a covered porch. She is extremely attentive to detail and has a great eye for tying in existing and new details. She has a very pleasant demeanor, and I would highly recommend Stephanie for design services for future renovation and addition projects.

January 24, 2013

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Commented: vendor for lounge chair?From my client "Its a company called Patio Sense and believe it or not we found them on Amazon! They are really sturdy and I haven't seen any weathering impact but yes we do bring the cushions in...

March 5, 2016

Commented: CabinetsKemper Choice Cabinetry, Kingston door style, Alder wood, Whiskey Black stain w/glaze.

January 13, 2015

Commented: What color/glaze was used for the hood/range area? The blue?Wow! I never would have guessed that is Gull Wing Gray! My personal kitchen is painted the exact same same paint and doesn't look nearly this blue. There are definitely blue undertones to it but it is...

January 31, 2014

Commented: What is the trim color?Benjamin Moore Decorator White

December 12, 2013

Commented: Tall vanity? Is it worth it?Definitely more comfortable for most adults, not so accessible for children. Most new homes are built today with the master vanity at 36" but secondary (kid) baths remain at the 32" height unless the ...

July 13, 2013 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Buying solid surface or Granite CountertopsWhile you typically do pay for the entire slab to be aquired by the fabricator you are charged only for fabrication of the amount you are using. Often working in baths I advise clients to use as much ...

July 13, 2013 in Design Dilemma

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