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About Us
24 years in business
Offers Custom Work
High-end
Central Indiana's Experienced Custom Home Builder & Remodeler.
Since 1999, Homes by Design has been designing and building truly custom homes in Central Indiana. With over 40 years of combined experience in the home building industry, we understand that our customers are our first priority… from design to the final walk-through and beyond.
You won’t find the custom details and features in our homes at your local home improvement store. Incorporating new building techniques with “Old World Craftsmanship”, we are working to advance the art of home building to new levels. From concept to reality, we turn your dreams and ideas into a one-of-a-kind home.
Just wanting an update or need more space? Homes by Design can seamlessly add a major addition to your existing home or we can do a complete home remodel.
If you would like to hear what our customers are saying about Homes by Design, or see video of some of our projects, visit our YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/user/HBDBuilder
Services Provided
Drafting, Floor Plans, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, New Home Construction, Custom Homes, Construction Drawings
Areas Served
Brownsburg, Carmel, Castleton, Crows Nest, Indianapolis, Lawrence, Meridian Hills, North Crows Nest, Whitestown, Williams Creek, Zionsville, Geist, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers
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Homes by Design
Phone Number
(317) 218-4040
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Address
4365 W. 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Typical Job Cost
$700,000 - 5 million
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Mike Thieken
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsWe had an excellent homebuilding experience with Brad Bowman and Homes by Design. From the design process through the construction to the final inspection, the entire process was professionally done and enjoyable. We had the utmost trust in BradRead Full Review
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Mike Thieken
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We had an excellent homebuilding experience with Brad Bowman and Homes by Design. From the design process through the construction to the final inspection, the entire process was professionally done and enjoyable. We had the utmost trust in Brad, his team and his contractors. His knowledge of the smallest details of our build was impressive and continued to give us confidence in the Homes by Design team. The quality of the work and attention to detail was top notch. Brad became a friend during the process, and we still feel extremely comfortable reaching out to him and/or his contractors if we have questions or concerns regarding the house. We would highly recommend Brad and Homes by Design to anyone looking for a high quality custom home builder.
December 30, 2019
Kathryn Korte
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We built with Homes by Design a few years ago and couldn’t be happier with our decision. Our home turned out to be everything we wanted and more. Brad took the time to listen to the our ideas and how we live and designed the home with that in mind. He had so many great ideas to enhance our home that we would have never thought of. Most people find building a home to be unpleasant and stressful, but our experience with HBD was overwhelmingly positive! Like others who have built with HBD, we would definitely use them again and often recommend them to others who are looking for a builder.
December 19, 2019
Ellicia McMillen
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have worked with Homes by Design for many years and I have seen a lot of their projects. I am truly impressed with their work as well as their professionalism and would highly recommend them.
March 14, 2019
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Comment from Homes by Design:
Ellicia,
Thank you for those kind words. At Homes By Design, we try to surround ourselves with professionals like you. It makes our job much easier.
Thank you for those kind words. At Homes By Design, we try to surround ourselves with professionals like you. It makes our job much easier.
Goldberg Design Group, Inc.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We work with Homes by Design quite frequently, designing homes for their clients. Brad and his team are very conscientious and represent a high value proposition for all of their projects. Brad understands the "high-end" client very well and delivers an end product that represents a tremendous balance between aesthetic beauty, function, and cost. We don't worry about the end product when we turn one of our architectural designs over to Brad, as we know that it will ultimately get built the way we intended it - and perhaps even better.
April 12, 2017
Fred McClaine
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Brad's biggest strengths are his honesty, integrity and creativity. We enjoyed our relationship over the years experiencing all of these traits, We recommended him many times and continue to do so every chance we have when talking to someone looking to build.
May 11, 2015
Homes By Design was terrific to work with and I've recommended them many times. We used them when we remodeled an 1880 farmhouse, and put on a large addition. Since we were digging into a 120 year old building, our project gave plenty of surprises (nothing was level, weird wiring, etc), and we asked to do many things that would match the old to the new (for example we put in Rim Lock locks on the interior doors). Homes By Design was more than agreeable to some of our out of the normal requests, and they brought many fantastic ideas to the table. They were a pleasure to work with, and I'd use them again. They go above and beyond to make their clients happy.
May 11, 2015
collin16english
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Brad Bowman of Homes by Design brings knowledge, experience and trust to the home building process like no other custom builder in the Indianapolis area. His insight, listening skills and attention to detail gave us our vision with his creativity, design flair and lasting value. The end result was a home with more curb appeal and better construction than similar homes that exceeded our building cost. This has been proven repeatedly by a few appraisals since our construction in 2004.
Reputation, trust and outstanding work led us to build with Brad after speaking with many HBD homeowners. It was the best decision we ever made. No higher recommendation.
March 14, 2015
We worked with Brad Bowman and Homes by Design for the entire home building process. We were moving in from out-of-state so we worked with Brad from a long distance during the entire design process. He was so willing to put in the time and effort needed to work through that process with us and to thoroughly ask us what details we were looking for in our new home. He was also very creative and came up with many wonderful suggestions on the design as we went along. During the entire building process we had complete trust in Brad and his company. We knew that every decision was made with a lot of thought toward building us our dream home and toward being cost conscious at the same time. Our home was built with the highest quality and a tremendous amount of detail. It also came in right on budget. It's been almost 9 years since we moved in and we are still more than happy to recommend Homes by Design as our favorite builder. We could not be happier with the quality of home we received and we have the highest respect for the dedication that Homes by Design puts into building each and every home. We would most certainly build again with this company!
February 9, 2015
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Thank you Mrs. Thimjon. We really appreciate the opportunity you gave us to help build your dream home. We enjoyed working with you and your family and will always consider you our friends. If there is anything we can do for you, feel free to ask.
This process was unlike any other construction project I have encountered. Rather than the typical "get a price and built it" routine, Homes By Design went in with a budget but constantly tweeked it by accepting new/additional competitive bids during construction an both material & labor. This in a number of instances literally saved us THOUSANDS of dollars from the original budget. In some cases we were able to upgrade to finishes previously out of our budget and in other cases we just were able to save money to use later for landscaping, furniture, etc.
We were also extremely pleased with the ability of Brad and his staff to offer suggestions to better utilize existing space that may have not been considered during the planning process. Due his knowledge of ALL aspects of the building process (literally from the drawing board to the finished product) he is able, and willing, to offer suggestions on ways to continue to improve on an already great plan. I can think of a number of fairly major changes we made during the building of my home that weren't on the plan, all seemingly done with ease. Three of these changes drastically improved the final look of the home once complete.
I think the bottom line with any builder is, "would you use them again?" I can say without hesitation that if I build another house Brad, Terry, and the staff at Homes By Design will be my builder of choice!
February 9, 2015
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Comment from Homes by Design:
The process that we use to build our homes is just as "custom" as the houses we build. Although we have the option of going with a "fixed budget" for building a house, most of our customers choose to go with "Cost Plus". You go into the project with a budget, but if changes occur along the way, we don't charge the usual "change order fees" that most builders have. Our fee is based strictly on a percentage of what it costs to build the house. This gives the homeowner and Brad the flexibility to design a home that is purely custom.
shelleysavage
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Homes By Design built our home in 2005. We were very happy with the workmanship and professionalism of the HBD staff and their subs. HBD was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns that we had and once the home was finished, they stayed in touch with us. We became friends after the home was finished and then after several years we had them back to do some upgrades and additions to our home. First in 2006 and then in 2014.
They are honest and sincere and stand behind their work. We have now moved away from Indiana, but have remained in contact with HBD.
February 9, 2015
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Comment from Homes by Design:
We take great pride in keeping in contact with our previous through the years. Unlike many builders who forget their customers as soon as the warranty is over. We like to remain in contact with all of the homeowners we built homes for and develop relationships with. Homeowners like you are our best source of advertising and we appreciate it!
We used Homes By Design to build our dream house. We talked to the owner, Brad Bowman for almost eight years before we decided to build our home. I do not think we could have built our house with any other builder. It did not matter what idea I had, Brad visualized what I wanted and executed my vision in the most cost effective manner. Brad always had amazing ideas in design, and how to use every inch of space. If you want a truly custom home, this is the way to go!
One of the reasons we went with Homes By Design is because before we built our home we spoke to many of his previous clients. Not one had anything negative to say about their experience. Now that our project is finished we join that long list of satisfied home owners.
We are beyond thrilled with the end result!
January 5, 2015
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Comment from Homes by Design:
We are so pleased to have had the opportunity to develop a relationship with you and your family during the building process. Having customers like you are the reason that we put so much effort into building the highest quality home that money can buy. We really hope you enjoy your beautiful home for many many years to come.
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Homes by Design is currently rated 5 overall out of 5
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Homes by Design provides the following services: Drafting, Floor Plans, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, New Home Construction, Custom Homes, Construction Drawings
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Homes by Design provides services in the following areas: Brownsburg, Carmel, Castleton, Crows Nest, Indianapolis, Lawrence, Meridian Hills, North Crows Nest, Whitestown, Williams Creek, Zionsville, Geist, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers
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