New & Custom Home Builders Near McHenry

New Explode Construction is a boutique design-build firm specializing in custom homes, luxury residential construction, and transformative renovations throughout Lake Forest, the North Shore, and the greater Chicago area. We partner with homeowners who value quality to create thoughtfully designed spaces that reflect their lifestyle, vision, and long-term goals. From ground-up custom homes to comprehensive whole-home transformations, our team delivers an elevated construction experience rooted in craftsmanship, transparency, and personalized service. Recognized as one of the North Shore's premier custom home builders, New Explode Construction has spent more than 19 years creating exceptional homes and transforming the way clients live. Our strong network of trusted subcontractors, suppliers, and industry specialists allows us to consistently deliver projects on time and within budget, while our attention to detail and professionalism are the reason our projects routinely pass inspection the first time, a distinction few construction companies can claim. Listening to our clients is the starting point of every project. Our team of professional planners, designers, and construction experts guides clients from initial concept through completion, maintaining open, honest communication at every stage and ensuring every detail is executed with care and every expectation is exceeded. Only then do we consider our work complete.

We understand that our customers are our greatest assets, which is why it is our goal to provide the best customer service in the industry. Excellent customer service, combined with the highest quality work, has kept us in business for decades, and we plan to continue to exceed our customers’ expectations.

A. Perry Homes are the architects, builders, and remodelers of choice for families who believe making their dream home should be a fun and engaging process that focuses on their family traditions and lifestyle needs. Our clients desire a long-term relationship with an award-winning firm that can handle all the details for a truly custom experience that begins with a thoughtful assessment of their needs and ends with a lifetime care for their home.

*Authorized Dura Supreme Cabinetry Dealer* *Authorized Pella Certified Contractor* WHY COMMON SENSE REMODELING? Because we think remodeling should be a positive experience! Our Common Sense Process turns any renovation goal into a predictable, carefully planned step-by-step process that avoids setbacks and budget overruns so prevalent in typical remodeling experiences. Our Common Sense approach to the complexities of remodeling has been refined over nearly 30 years to assist clients in effectively designing their projects within the parameters of realistic predefined expectations; ultimately delivering a superior project experience. As we manage the multi-faceted details of your project from start to finish, we save our clients the frustration of having to coordinate qualified professionals from every corner of our industry. With project planning and design, up-front budgeting, product education and selection, quality construction, efficient management, and final wrap up - all under ONE SINGLE SOURCE OF RESPONSIBILITY; you’ve set the stage from the very beginning to experience the smoothest remodeling project possible. Contact us for a private consultation, and to see why Common Sense Remodeling simply makes sense; Common Sense! Advance Design Studio is an authorized Dura Supreme cabinetry dealer, as well as represents other quality cabinet lines and products for every part of your renovation!

12/12 Architects is Cinda K. Lester and Henri M. LamBeau, a family of architects designing exquisite Legacy Homes™ nationwide. We create custom estates shaped by water, wilderness, and sky, defined by timeless architecture, artisan detail, and enduring elegance. We design both legacy-level renovations and entirely new one-of-a-kind homes, translating real life, including mudroom chaos, holiday gatherings, and teen hangouts, into spaces that feel effortless, personal, and built to last. Every project is one-on-one, fully bespoke, and never templated. With over 20 years of experience, our work spans waterfronts, wooded properties, mountains, and desert landscapes across the United States. From our home base in Illinois and our lake in Wisconsin to our time in Utah, each project begins with a deep understanding of place and the families who will live there. We are licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin and work nationwide. Where local architectural licensure is required, we secure reciprocity through our NCARB certification to support a seamless process. In general, our projects fall into the following categories: * New custom homes starting at $1,500,000 * Additions starting at $500,000 * Interior renovations starting at $400,000 * Exterior improvements starting at $200,000 We also accept select smaller projects, including curb appeal studies, historic restoration, aging-in-place, and “Not So Big” homes, based on fit and availability. The process begins with The Story Session™, our signature on-site experience where we walk the land, study views, light, and approach, and translate your lifestyle into a clear vision for what your home can become. This step brings clarity, confidence, and momentum before design fully begins. Our full-service design fees are determined following an initial consultation and The Story Session™, and are outlined in a written Letter of Agreement. For families building on meaningful land or reimagining an existing home, we create homes that are not only beautiful but deeply personal and designed to endure for generations.

Meyer Design is a leading residential home design firm serving the Chicagoland area since 2004. Specializing in custom home design, home additions, renovations, and architectural planning, Meyer Design creates personalized homes that reflect each client's lifestyle, vision, and budget. Every project is tailored through a collaborative design process, ensuring functional layouts, timeless aesthetics, and buildable solutions. With a strong background in residential construction, the team brings practical expertise to every design, helping homeowners avoid costly issues while creating homes that are beautiful, efficient, and structurally sound. Meyer Design stays at the forefront of sustainable design by incorporating green building practices, energy-efficient construction methods, and environmentally conscious materials whenever possible. Whether designing a new custom home, transforming an existing residence, or planning a major remodel, Meyer Design provides thoughtful architectural design, detailed construction documentation, and personalized service from concept through completion. Homeowners throughout the Chicago metropolitan area trust Meyer Design for creative residential architecture, custom home plans, remodeling design, and energy-efficient home solutions that are built to last.

Wendling Designs is a full service architectural firm located in Darien, Illinois which offers a wide array of high quality architectural services. As Owner and Principal Architect with over 25 years experience, Debra Wendling has worked closely with clients on many different types of projects including the following: Residential Additions, Interior and Exterior Remodeling, Custom Houses and Passive Solar Design. We take pride in assisting our clients with absolute professionalism. We combine customer service with creative and environmentally friendly design.

DJK Custom Homes leads the Illinois Chicago suburban region in constructing energy-efficient, sustainable homes that are not only beautiful but also provide comfort and health for your family. We offer complete flexibility in our plans, allowing for every personal touch to be designed in to meet your specific needs. Our passion for building homes drives us to share this enthusiasm with you and your family throughout the creation and building of your dream home in Plainfield, Naperville, Downers Grove, Oswego, and beyond. Visit our model and build your new home, your way, with DJK. As Chicagoland's premier ENERGY STAR custom home builder and remodeler, DJK Homes has been constructing and remodeling quality custom homes since 1988, earning a well-known reputation for our attention to even the finest details. At DJK Homes, we strive to stay ahead of current building practices by constructing Outperforming Homes. We are committed to building homes that require less energy to heat and cool, are better for the environment, and promote healthy living. DJK Homes is dedicated to building 100% of our homes beyond ENERGY STAR guidelines. An ideal energy-efficient home minimizes living costs while providing the most comfortable living environment. DJK homes range from the $800s to the millions. As a fully custom home builder, we involve you in every step of the building process, from the initial design to the completion of your new home. Our mission is to ensure that you get the most out of your new home experience. We are so confident in our homes that we offer a Standard 10-Year Structural Warranty on every home we build! DJK Homes is a remodeler and builder of custom homes throughout the Chicago, Illinois suburbs, including Naperville, Plainfield, Oswego, Hinsdale, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Lincolnshire, Lisle, Woodridge, Yorkville, and surrounding suburbs. Visit DJK's fully furnished, award-winning model homes, open 7 days a week at the following locations: - Downtown Naperville Model Home: 532 S Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540 - Heritage Place Model Home: 613 E Franklin Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 - Stewart Ridge Model Home: 26013 Stewart Ridge Dr Plainfield, IL 60585 - www.DJKHomes.com

Inspired Interiors is a full-service interior design and architecture firm based in Winnetka, on Chicago’s North Shore. Led by award-winning designer Emily Mackie, we specialize in designing, building, and furnishing custom spaces that are both functional and beautiful. At Inspired Interiors, we believe in “the art of living”—creating immersive environments that elevate everyday life. Our holistic approach blends architecture, interiors, and curated furnishings to bring each client’s unique vision to life. Since 2020, we’ve embraced a refined virtual design process, ensuring a seamless, high-touch experience no matter where you are. Whether working locally or remotely, our dedicated team delivers creative, customized solutions with precision and expertise. Our work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Chicago Tribune, Modern Luxury Interiors, Crain’s Chicago Business, and more, solidifying our reputation as a leader in luxury design. Welcome to Inspired Interiors—where every space tells a story, and design, build, furnish come together to create something extraordinary.

Design Build Remodel Lowell Custom Homes, a division of CCI, has been building and remodeling iconic Geneva Lake homes for over 40 years. Their team of dedicated professionals excel in quality craftsmanship and trustworthy homeowner communication. From design to completion, the Lowell experience is seamless and stress-free. As a business division of Corporate Contractors Inc (CCI) they are able to offer even more to fulfill your dream of the perfect home, whether they’re building your vision from the ground up or remodeling your current residence. Lowell Custom Homes has a reputation for building and maintaining valued relationships with his customers that span generations. The dedicated professionals at Lowell include a full time AIA architect, project management staff and well-informed office staff for the seamless completion of your project, on time and exceeding your expectations. 2017 - 2023 #1 NEW HOME BUILDER - Best of Walworth County 2021 - 2023 Best of Geneva Lake For more information you can also visit us online: www.lowellcustomhomes.com and read our Lowell Blog: <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.lowellcustomhomes.com/blog/">https://www.lowellcustomhomes.com/blog/</a>

Award-winning custom residential design firm specializing in natural and contemporary design. Led by licensed architect, Ken Dahlin, AIA, PhD, with 30 years of experience and with projects built and published nationally. Ken is licensed in 6 states and is on the Wright in Wisconsin board of directors, and has served as an adjunct professor at the UW-Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning. Ken is an author and speaker with a new (June 2025) book published by Routledge entitle, Frank Lloyd Wright and the Path to Beauty.

Recognized as Chicago’s and Boulder, Colorado's premier award winning sustainable architectural practice, Kipnis Architecture + Planning is guided by the idea that architectural design excellence need not be sacrificed for principles of sustainability. Rather, we believe green design expands the possibilities for innovative architectural forms, construction methods and the use of materials. A particular expertise is the architectural integration of passive solar and bioclimatic design. We are early signatories to the AIA's 2030 Commitment, rigorously working towards having our projects be 'net zero' for their energy use by 2030. Stylistically, our designs are the synthesis of the client's wishes and the site's context. We excel at modern, transitional, and historic aesthetics. Recent projects include work in a Net Positive home in Chicago, a LEED Platinum Residences in Evanston, IL and Glencoe, IL, an award-winning vacation home in Wisconsin and several historic renovations in Chicago and along the North Shore.

As we hope you will discover for yourself, we are not your typical builder. There are many qualified firms out there who can build or renovate a home, but we believe there is not another firm more committed to the process of building and your overall experience. At the end, to have a beautiful home, but to have been miserable throughout, come in over budget and/or have the home completed later than promised, tarnishes the whole experience. The end does not justify the means. Nothing is more important than your total satisfaction throughout the entire building process. We look forward to working with you. Find out more: <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/iconbuilding/">https://www.facebook.com/iconbuilding/</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/icon.building.group/">https://www.instagram.com/icon.building.group/</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon-building-group">https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon-building-group</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/iconbuildgroup">https://twitter.com/iconbuildgroup</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.pinterest.com/iconbuildgroup/">https://www.pinterest.com/iconbuildgroup/</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/icon-building-group-kildeer">http://www.yelp.com/biz/icon-building-group-kildeer</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/iconbuildinggroup">https://www.youtube.com/user/iconbuildinggroup</a>

Atelier036 (A036) brings a clean, timeless vision to architecture and interior design in New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Our award-winning, full-service studio offers a hands-on, collaborative experience — crafting spaces defined by elegant simplicity, layered depth, and a seamless connection between interior and exterior. @Atelier036_art extends this vision into the realm of abstraction — where color, gesture, and spatial rhythm inform the architectural imagination. The dialogue between architecture and art is central to our practice: each discipline enriches the other, shaping environments that are both visually resonant and deeply human. We provide a full range of services, including architectural design, interior design, lighting design, and project management. Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about creating healthy, functional spaces that consistently meet—and often exceed—our clients’ expectations. Our approach is always tailored to the client, site, space, and budget. We believe that a successful project begins with an architect engaged in every stage of the process: setting objectives, space planning, selecting finish materials, designing built-ins and custom furniture, and integrating lighting. Each project begins with a “clean slate” that inspires a rigorous process of discovery. For us, good design is only half of the equation—selecting the right contractor and ensuring the architect’s continued presence on-site are equally critical to achieving excellence. We maintain close communication with our clients throughout design, pre-construction, and construction. Many continue to consult with us well after moving into their new homes, a testament to the long-term relationships we build. Our comprehensive service leads not only to successful outcomes but also to lasting trust. Niv, founder and principal, brings more than 30 years of experience and a holistic, honest approach to every project, grounded in a deep understanding of architecture, interior design, and construction. Contact us today to begin your consultation.