It's an honor just to be nominated – Lowell Custom Homes receives Best of Houzz Award

It’s awards season and the winners have been announced for the Golden Globes, Grammys, and our personal favorite, The Best of Houzz. Lowell Custom Homes won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home building, remodeling and design. It is truly an honor to receive this award for the second year in […]

We Predict the 2017 Home Design Trends with Staying Power

We love the direction home design is taking and you will too! The special features we are building into homes are all about enhancing lifestyle. Say goodbye to cookie-cutter plans and welcome in the latest features that will have real staying power for your new or remodeled home. Curate Your Personal Space Pick and choose […]

Good Things Come in Small Packages

This old proverb traces back to early French literature, and we find it especially meaningful during the holiday season. Whether applied to gift giving, people or even homes, the lesson is one of genuine appreciation. We build homes with a smaller footprint for a variety of homeowner needs. Empty nesters, second homes, lot restrictions, or […]

The Secrets to Timeless Design for Your Home

  A well designed home has staying power. It transcends a specific architectural style to focus on an emotional connection, lifestyle and comfort. The secret to creating this type of timeless design starts with a collaboration of experts who truly understand the homeowner’s aesthetic. This getaway home embodies the relaxed Lake Geneva lifestyle while integrating […]

Hello Shadow! The 2017 Color of The Year from Benjamin Moore

Flashback October 2015: Benjamin Moore names Simply White as the Color of the Year and we experienced a visual cleansing of the palette.   We were swept away with the elegant simplicity of white. But this year, to remind us that there is no one-size-fits-all solution; Shadow, a deep amethyst, is named the 2017 Color of […]

Clean Building Improves Air Quality

Dust isn’t just a nuisance; it can have adverse effects on the health of your family and pets. Lowell will not allow any of these potentially harmful particles to settle and be sealed into the walls and crevices of your home.

Lake Retreat Built by Lowell, Lake Geneva, WI

 Click here to tour this remarkable Lowell Custom Home! Take a minute to enjoy a video tour of one of our custom homes on 336 acres surrounded by a 1000 acre nature preserve in Wisconsin.   This property includes a 9,000 square foot main house, a guest house the sleeps six, tennis courts and a lighthouse […]

Back-to-School Tips for Your Home

Back-to-School Mom Parents have always documented their children’s back-to-school day with pictures, but this year the photos going viral are all about the parents!   We want you to have just as much fun celebrating the joy of missing  your children.  Our favorite tips and ideas will prepare your home for a full year of blissful and stress-free school […]

Pet-Friendly Home Ideas

We love to indulge our pets, but our home doesn’t have to go to the dogs!   Our pet-friendly home ideas will help you maintain a stylish standard, while making your furry family members right at home. No matter what their age or level of training, “things” happen. So, our number one tip is to select […]

Architectural Attraction – How to choose the architecture and style of your home

A stunning first impression is an invitation to consider who’s behind the front door. Curb appeal or Rorschach test? What does the exterior of your home say about you? When building a new home, choosing all of the parts and pieces that express your unique style is exciting. This can also be a bit overwhelming […]

The Home Construction Process

A Step-by-Step Guide Building or remodeling a home is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. The more you know about the process, the more you will enjoy the journey. This overview will walk you through the home building stages, step-by-step, with images from one of our stunning new homes. Then visit the LOWELL Process Page to view more […]

Refreshing Spring Updates for your Home

Spring is nature’s time for renewal and the ideal time to bring your home out of hibernation. Celebrate the season by adding a few refreshing touches from our list of favorite home pick-me-ups. Awaken your senses with flowers and scented candles for an instant lift. Use them generously in the most visible and well traveled […]