2,030 sq ft · 80'×45' footprintThe Applegate
3 bed, 2 bath, vaulted great room, walk-in closets, indoor laundry, 2-car garage.
Custom Home Design & Floor Plans Design
Create the perfect design — for you.
Custom Homes
We help you make informed financial decisions while you design your project.
Value Engineering
Designed together. Priced as we go.
Collaboration is the key to a custom home design you love — that fits your budget & priorities.
Having an experienced custom home builder on your design team is the only proven way to manage your costs.
That's because the Project Scope, specifying what is to be built, determines the ultimate cost. The bigger the scope of a project, the more labor and materials will be required, and the higher the cost will be.
To help our clients make informed design decisions, we provide real-time cost estimates for different design options — during the design phase. Knowing the relative costs of different design options helps our clients stay on budget.
Collaborating with us during the planning and design phases of your project will optimize your investment — and satisfaction with your new home.
"Value engineering enables us to discover options that provide the same beauty, quality, and function at a lower cost." Mike Sherman · President
Three Ways to Design
Design, guided by six decades of combined building experience.
- 01 · Architectural Elegance
Custom Home Design
For those with the time, means, and desire to create a one-of-a-kind home that expresses their personality, lifestyle, and interests. Collaborate with us and a local architect of your choice to design an elegant custom home that perfectly fits your budget, style, and priorities.
- 02 · Affordable Luxury
Nine Semi-Custom Designs
Beautiful, high-quality homes ranging from 2,030 to 3,482 sq ft, with an optional attached ADU — the fastest, easiest, and lowest-cost path to a new home. We personalize one of our nine ready-to-build designs to fit your style, budget, and priorities.
- 03 · Luxury Renovations & Additions
Home Improvement Designs
For those who want to make significant improvements or additions to their existing home or backyard. Collaborate with us and an architect or home designer to prepare your improvement plans.
Semi-Custom Homes
Nine ready-to-build designs. The fastest, easiest, lowest-cost path to a beautiful new home.
Our ready-to-build, semi-custom homes will save you time and money.
To simplify and expedite your home-design process, we offer nine ready-made floor plans that can be built "as is" or personalized to fit your needs. The exteriors and roofs can be finished in different architectural styles and materials, including Craftsman, Country, Farmhouse, Mountain Modern, Santa Barbara, Ranch, Mediterranean, Tahoe, etc.
All of these homes include the features and amenities that are most desired by today's home buyers. They have high ceilings, wide halls, big double-pane windows, laundry rooms, solar systems, fire-resistant materials, indoor fire sprinklers, tankless continuous water heaters, super energy-efficient appliances and insulation. They are full of light, have open floor plans, and extra-large garages.
2,557 sq ft · 107'×48' footprintThe Alta
3 bed, 2.5 bath; office/den or 4th bedroom; covered entry & master porch; 4-car garage.
2,594 sq ft · 61'×60' footprintThe Sierra
4 bed (or 3 + office/den), 2.5 bath, two patios, soaring ceilings, spacious entry hall.
2,817 sq ft · 106'×46' footprintThe Nevada
3 bed, 2.5 bath, office or den, two covered porches, side-load 2-car garage.
2,830 sq ft · 65'×91' footprintThe Alpine
3 bed + office, 2.5 bath, 3-car side-load garage, large entry portico & covered back porch.
2,874 sq ft · 66'×59' footprintThe Gold Run
3 bed, 2.5 bath, vaulted great room, office/den, master WIC, generous laundry, side-load garage.
3,211 sq ft · 103'×43' footprintThe El Dorado
3 bed, 2.5 bath; office/den or 4th bedroom; two covered porches; 4-car garage.
3,240 sq ft · 105'×45' footprintThe Loomis
3 bed, 2.5 bath, vaulted great room, game/media/flex room, office, covered porches, 2-car garage.
3,482 sq ft · 110'×64' footprintThe Motherlode
4 bed all en-suite; mother-in-law suite; 4.5 bath; vaulted great room; office/media/flex; 3-car garage.
Beyond the Nine
Or we can design a new custom home just for you, based on your ideas and vision. We are also happy to provide a free cost estimate for construction plans created by someone else.
Standard Amenities
What comes standard in every semi-custom home.
Our amenities package enhances the value and enjoyment of your home — and you keep full control over the specific materials and finishes.
Gourmet Kitchen
Large granite or quartz island, tile backsplash, walk-in pantry, soft-close cabinets with under-cabinet lights, 36" stainless range & hood, microwave-in-a-drawer, and a large sink with pull-out faucet.
Expansive Great Room
Combined living, dining, and kitchen with a slider to the backyard, vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace with custom mantel and stone accent, dimmable can lights, and engineered hardwood floors.
Spacious Bedrooms
10-foot tray ceiling and walk-in closet in the master, ceiling fans in every bedroom, high-quality carpet, and ample closet space throughout.
Luxurious Bathrooms
Master baths with double sinks, an oversize soaking tub, and a large shower. Every bath with quartz or granite counters, quality cabinets, and custom framed mirrors.
Deluxe Laundry Room
Granite or quartz counters, soft-close cabinetry, a large sink with pull-out faucet, and a designer tile floor.
Energy-Efficient Construction
Concrete slab, single story, dual-pane low-e argon windows, 2×6 walls (R-25) and R-38 attic, high-efficiency HVAC with smart control, and a full fire-sprinkler system.
Other Key Upgrades
Elegant 8-foot entry door with oil-rubbed bronze hardware, oversize garage with attic storage, smooth stucco exterior, tankless water heater, solid-core doors, and 7¼" baseboards.
FAQ
Design & floor‑plan questions
How many floor plans do you offer?
Nine semi-custom plans ranging from 2,030 to 3,482 sq ft — the Applegate, Alta, Sierra, Nevada, Alpine, Gold Run, El Dorado, Loomis, and Motherlode — each buildable as-is or personalized to your needs.
Can I customize a semi-custom plan?
Yes. You can personalize the layout, finishes, and exterior architectural style — Craftsman, Country, Farmhouse, Mountain Modern, Santa Barbara, Ranch, Mediterranean, Tahoe, and more.
What comes standard in a semi-custom home?
A gourmet kitchen, an expansive great room, spacious bedrooms, luxurious baths, a deluxe laundry room, and quality energy-efficient construction — with you in full control of the specific materials and finishes.
Ready to Start?
Let's talk about your project.
Tell us about your land, your timeline, and what you're imagining. We'll come back to you within one business day with the right next step.
Or call (916) 626-6000
