Why Luxury Homeowners Choose Design Build Residential Construction
In our 30+ years of experience, we’ve found that design build residential construction with SSDB is often the perfect match for individuals seeking high-end, luxury homes. There are a number of reasons for this, most of which can be tied back to the nature of the design build process.
Here are some of the reasons why luxury-seeking homeowners choose design build residential construction:
Customization within Design Build Residential Construction
Precise, lifestyle-specific customization is one of the highly sought after facets of design build residential construction that our luxury homeowners enjoy. Are you a passionate yogi? Let’s create a gorgeous studio filled with natural light for you to perfect your craft. Do you have aging family members that visit often? We can design your home to be fully accessible. Is hosting your love language? Let’s build you a chef’s kitchen and a perfect floorplan for gathering people together. Ultimately, your family’s rhythms and routines deserve a home thoughtfully shaped around how you live – not the other way around.
“Every day we sit back and marvel at how much we love this house. It was the best decision we ever made. We appreciate the team’s company culture and the way they take care of business and are grateful for the fun we had building this house together.”
-Northbrook Modern Mountain Craftsman
Exceptional Service
Our team is proud to offer exceptional, personal service alongside incredible design. We’ve created a home-building process that feels personal, transparent, and tailored to your needs, so you can enjoy a comfortable, stress-free experience from the first conversation to move-in day. For us, luxury isn’t just about the final home; it’s about making every step convenient, clear, and enjoyable for you and your family.
“They’re great listeners. They provide a high-quality product and I think great customer service.”
-Wilmette Contemporary Shingle Style
Quality Craftsmanship
Our team is as passionate as it gets about high-quality, innovative craftsmanship. We hold the integrity of our work to the highest standard, knowing that true luxury is rooted in the parts of a home that aren’t always visible. Step into an SSDB home and you can feel the difference immediately, from the structural strength behind the walls, to the meticulous construction process, to the thoughtful finishing touches that elevate each room. Every element is crafted with care and purpose, reflecting our unwavering commitment to building homes that are both beautiful and enduring. The design build process with SSDB always results in unmatched craftsmanship that goes the extra mile.
“The workmanship and the quality of what they build is amazing. So, we feel very fortunate that we made the right choice in builders.”
-Glenview Traditional French Country
Design Ownership
The design build experience with SSDB offers the chance to be part of the design process; voicing inspiration, selecting materials, shaping the vision, and beyond. This not only allows your goal for the home to direct the final design, but also ensures the home feels deeply personal and authentically yours. Part of owning a luxury custom home is enjoying the connection and pride that naturally results in a perfectly-tailored house design. Our clients have time and time again voiced the joy of being integrated into the design build process and getting to create a house that accomplishes their vision for themselves and their family. Each step of SSDB’s process is collaborative and designed to let your voice be realized in the final product. We never work from assumptions or templates, instead, we approach every project ready to translate your ideas into thoughtful architecture and design.
“We love our house, are obsessed with it and never want to leave! We are so grateful for the hard work and patience of the whole Scott Simpson Design + Build team, designing and building us a home that is exactly what we wanted.”
-Northbrook South Coast Farmhouse
Design Build Advantages
One of the greatest advantages of the design-build approach is the seamless integration of architecture, design, and construction under one collaborative team. Instead of navigating multiple firms or managing communication between separate disciplines, clients benefit from a unified process where ideas, budgets, and timelines are aligned from day one. This cohesion minimizes surprises, enhances efficiency, and allows every decision, from structural considerations to finishing details, to support the same overarching vision. The result is a smoother, more transparent experience and a final home that reflects your goals with exceptional precision.
“We like the idea of having the coordination collaboration of a team of people versus having an outside architect and builder. As the process unfolded, we really saw the benefit of that.”
– Glenview Traditional French Country
At the end of the day, for homeowners seeking a luxury custom home – design build residential construction is a clear path forward for achieving an incredible experience and end result. Our clients rave about the craftsmanship, innovation, and service that accompanies their SSDB experience. If you’re looking to achieve a high-end home through the design build process, we’d love to chat about your vision.