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Mid-Century Lakeside Retreat

Mid-Century Lakeside Retreat
Shore Breeze

Shore Breeze
Wooded Refuge

Wooded Refuge
Shoreline Cabin

Shoreline Cabin
Prairie Cellar

Prairie Cellar

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View fullsize Progress 📸 from our Mid Century Lakeside Retreat project featuring beautiful Cherry flat panel doors. It’s the little details like book-matched grain on the doors and drawers that show the passion and care that go into exceptional spaces. //
View fullsize Link in bio to our Behind the Curtain Blog #buildingcodes #homebuilding #architechture #design #interiordesign #customhomebuilder #renovation #renovationproject #customhome #customhomebuilder #grandhaven #westmichigan #hollandmichigan #grandrapids #
View fullsize Top quality paint and great prep is the secret to Moody Bathroom makeovers. Some finished work from our Shore Breeze project. //Credits// Design~ @oh__sherrie // @straightlinedesignkitchens Builder~ @principlehomes.gh Photography~ @samrottschafer
View fullsize Link in bio to our Behind the Curtain Blog Our most recent blog post provides an update on the status of the building code legal process to help you plan your projects. #buildingcodes #homebuilding #architechture #design #interiordesign #customhome
View fullsize Time-tested craftsmanship is the prerequisite for timeless design. Shortcuts only belong in commutes. Tap into the decades of experience of our craftspeople for diligent execution, when every detail matters. #homebuilding #architechture #design #in
View fullsize What raises construction costs? Swipe for more! The engineered PSL column (pictured on the left) is specified often to handle loads that traditional lumber can't. Visit the link to our blog in our bio to read more in our post, "What does it co
View fullsize In-Progress 📸 These beams are blending the interior and exterior of the home and creating clean connection of the spaces with organic materials We're loving the way these gestures are re-kindling the Mid-Century themes of our #MidCenturyLakesideRet
View fullsize Link to the Blog in our Bio Pulling back the curtain on an otherwise clouded industry with candid topics to help you build with confidence. #renovation #contractor #architechture #design #WestMichigan #luxuryhomes #homeconstruction #dreamhome #cust
View fullsize Let's keep the information about your home where it's needed, when it's needed. Owner folders are one of the most important forms of communication to us. They get filled with information about what we installed and how to care for those pieces. We'r
View fullsize A multi-functional space in the kitchen area of our recent Holland project features a balance of storage types. The countertop-level cabinets keep the kids' items accessible and stowed; while the upper cubby provides space for focal pieces. A chargin
View fullsize Furniture-quality millwork on a job-site starts with furniture makers' tools: scrapers and planes. Developing fine finishes is only possible with discerning carpenters. Here we're prepping some white oak pieces for a unique door assembly. #homebuild
View fullsize Confirming each detail of a selection before ordering is a simple communication step to ensure no part of your vision and preferences are missed #homebuilding #architechture #design #interiordesign #customhomebuilder #renovation #renovationproject #
View fullsize Completed work from our recent Holland project, demonstrating how gentle alterations can unlock a space //Credits// Design~ @oh__sherrie // @straightlinedesignkitchens Appliances~ @_bekins Builder~ @principlehomes.gh Photography~ @samrottschafer
View fullsize Hand-built pieces coming together with our hand-picked team. Can't beat the lakeside West Michigan backdrops either 👀 #homebuilding #architechture #design #interiordesign #customhomebuilder #renovation #renovationproject #customhome #customhomebuil
View fullsize Drawing utensils must be one of the most widely used tools of craftspeople and artisans, certainly the longest used. We often see our hand-made details in homes come to life from these little hand-drawn sketches on a scrap piece of wood, a piece of
View fullsize Clean lines | Soft sheens | Monochrome grout We’re big fans of how these little details embraced each other in our recent Holland project. //Credits// Design~ @oh__sherrie // @straightlinedesignkitchens Builder~ @principlehomes.gh Photogra
View fullsize Old 🤝 New To maintain the architectural spirit during renovation of this Mid-Century home, the new walls will be expansive and have simple geometric lines. Exposing the original ridge beam as an aesthetic feature will emphasize its function. Achie
View fullsize Let’s reduce the impact on your home. Remodeling is intrusive enough. You work hard to keep your home your way. Let us work hard to keep it that way. Mitigating dust intrusion to unaffected spaces with HEPA air scrubbing is an impactful measur
View fullsize Principle Homes is led by Keeghan Semans, a licensed builder with a deep passion for home building and over a decade of experience in the building and remodeling of some of the exceptional homes on the lakeshore of West Michigan. Growing up along th
View fullsize Great care went into us building your space. We want to care for your home, to help it age gracefully. Enduring structures are only possible with persistent care along the way; we're there when your home needs us. #customhomebuilder #homebuilding