Custom Homes – Additions – Remodels
“Your Vision. Our Masterpiece.”
Home
Building with you in mind
At Spaces Designer Homes, we believe that your home should be every bit as unique as you are. That’s why we take the time to get to know you. The team here at Spaces Designer Homes works everyday to ensure that we create your perfect home. From development to move-in, we understand the home building is a big decision, and we stay with you every step of the way.
Space to Grow
Life changes and so do you. Whether you’re thrown new challenges or celebrating new growth, your home needs to adapt with you. Our team here at Spaces Designer Homes recognizes this and offers remodeling services and design expertise. We can help you plan and execute your remodeling project from start to finish or, if you’re the do-it-yourself type, we’ll gladly follow your lead.
YOUR STYLE
So often we see large neighborhoods go up practically overnight. While these homes are built to building code standards, they have not been designed with a specific family in mind. Everything changes when the homeowner is involved in the design process. It becomes a personalized experience, with higher-quality materials used and contractors who have met you and know what you’re after. And the best part: The design speaks to your style and personality.
Reviews
What our clients say
R. Martemucci
“We really enjoyed working with Spaces to remodel our home. We referred them to our friends!”
J. Black
“Their versatile team listens to your family’s wants and needs, then offers creative ideas to help actualize the home of your dreams. Spaces was organized, efficient, and delivered excellent craftsmanship. We couldn’t be happier.”
S. Soderberg
“A shout out to the Spaces team who built our new home. Not only did they build a beautiful home, but they made the building process easy, timely and all while keeping within budget. They are truly professionals and experts within the designer home space.”
D. Prahl
“Building a new home from scratch is a daunting task and can feel overwhelming at times but the team at Spaces really made the process pleasurable. Oh, and they finished ahead of schedule, bonus!!!”
V. Hughes
“It feels like a dream…but our dream came true. Thank you Spaces Designer Homes and the entire team, our home is perfect!”
G. Makowske
“Fabulous experience from beginning to end. House was on budget, on time and is beautiful! Tracy Anderson and her contractors were professional and true craftsmen. We are 100% satisfied with the results and will use them again for any additional home building/improvement needs in the future.”
T. Bivins
“In the process of working with Spaces Designer homes, and so far have been nothing but thrilled with their business and customer service. I cannot wait to share photos of our beautiful kitchen!”
Process
Design Process
1. Vision
Your project developer walks you through this earliest stage — getting to know your goals, your site, and your budget parameters — and builds a project outline so you can see the road ahead before you commit to anything.
2. Plan & Budget
Our design team takes your outline and turns it into a home. We’ll go through several rounds of revisions to get the blueprint right, and put real numbers behind your finishes, your lot, and your design so the price you approve reflects decisions you made — not assumptions we buried.
3. Guided Selections
Selecting materials can be as simple or as extensive as you like. Many clients come to our Design Center to choose every detail; others have our team bring suggested samples and pick everything in one meeting. When you’re satisfied with your design and selections, you sign off and we get started — and if needed, we work with several local banks and credit unions to find the best rates available.
4. Construction
An entire team — not a single project manager — stays focused on your project from contract to completion. That means no delays for one person’s sickness or vacation, and someone always available to answer questions, manage selections, and keep the budget on track. You’re welcome on site throughout.
5. Keyholder
The day you move in is the day the relationship continues. Seasonal check-ins, a one-year walkthrough we schedule for you, and a direct line to the people who built your home — not a warranty desk, not a phone tree — for as long as you own it.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What does your process look like from start to finish?
Five phases: Vision, Plan & Budget, Guided Selections, Construction, and Keyholder. You’re never handed off to a stranger at the next stage — the same team guides you through all of it. The process is designed so that by the time we break ground, you already know what your home is going to look like, feel like, and cost. Construction is almost the easy part at that point.
How do I get started with Spaces Designer Homes?
The best way to start is to schedule a free consultation. We take the time to get to know you, your style, and your envisioned goals for your home. You can contact us via phone at 616-682-7119, email us, or visit our Design Center in Grand Rapids to discuss your new construction or remodeling project.
What is the "Space to Grow" philosophy?
“Space to Grow” reflects our belief that your home needs to adapt with you as your life changes. Whether you are facing new challenges or celebrating new growth (like a growing family), we offer design and remodeling services to ensure your home evolves to fit your current lifestyle. We help you plan and execute projects that transform your space into the perfect fit.
What does “fully custom” actually mean — is there anything you can’t build?
Fully custom means we don’t start with a floor plan library and ask you to choose. We start with you. That said, good design has real constraints — lot size, local zoning, structural engineering, and budget are all real. Our job is to maximize what’s possible within those realities, not to tell you no. In our experience, the best homes come from that creative tension between an ambitious vision and honest constraints.
What makes a boutique builder different from a volume builder?
Most custom builders are either volume operations — dozens of homes a year, production-line feel — or one-person shops with limited capacity. A boutique builder like SPACES builds a small number of homes per year, intentionally. That means your home gets full attention, your calls get returned, and the team who designed your home is the same team overseeing its construction. When a builder is building 40 homes, you’re a project number. When we’re building 8, you’re a relationship.
What kind of warranty do you offer?
Every home we construct carries at least the one-year workmanship warranty Michigan law requires — and our commitment doesn’t expire on a calendar. If something isn’t right, call us; we’re not the kind of company that hands you the keys and stops answering. One of our clients happily volunteered that fact in his online review:
“SPACES built our home in 2020. We had a chunk of tree fall on the garage recently. I called [SPACES] to get info on our siding so we could match it up correctly. [SPACES] immediately called the lumber yard and had a piece of siding put out for us. I asked what we owe and [SPACES] told me not to worry about it. We appreciate the customer service 5 years later SPACES!”
What questions should I ask any custom home builder before I hire them?
Here’s the honest list:
- How many homes do you build per year, and how does that affect my project’s attention?
- Can I speak with past clients — not just read testimonials?
- Who specifically will manage my project, and how often will I hear from them?
- What does your warranty actually cover, in plain language?
- What happens if costs go over budget?
- How do you handle disagreements?
- A builder who gets uncomfortable with these questions is telling you something.
“Your Vision.
Our Masterpiece.”
Contact us today to schedule a consultation.