Reviving American Craftsman: A Modern Farmhouse Fusion in Dexter, MI
Mastering the Blend of Traditional Craftsmanship with Contemporary Farmhouse Flair in Dexter, MI
The Story
Client Goals
Our clients approached us in their search for a custom home in the craftsman style, along with open-concept living spaces, tons of natural light, functional storage, and enough room for the whole family—especially in their lively kitchen. Our clients also needed a home that would prioritize energy efficiency, reducing long-term environmental impacts and energy costs.
The Plan
The Outcome
“Our experience with Forward Design Build was excellent from start to finish. After meeting with several design build firms and construction companies, we decided to choose Forward to build our custom home based on the quality of their previous work and their professionalism, and we are very glad that we chose them! During the design phase, they listened to our needs and wants, worked with us to create a functional yet stylish home, took into account and worked with us on our budget, and ultimately were able to design a home that met all our expectations. Forward then exceeded expectations during the building phase of our project. Their construction manager kept us abreast of all work that was going on at the site and made sure that the work done by the subs was top quality. In addition, the project was done essentially on time (less than ten days past the initial finish date during an 11 months build) and on budget (literally less than a tenth of one percent off our initial budget). The quality of the finished home is excellent, and we would strongly encourage anyone looking for a custom home builder in the Ann Arbor area consider Jef and his crew.” - Alex