PCW Design/Build

As designers, we work hand in hand with our clients to synthesize their own sense of taste, using our expertise to guide and suggest, but never to override. Our goal is that every home we create perfectly suits its owners. It's their home after all!

But what about our own house? One of the hardest things about working in an industry where you see all kinds of gorgeous homes and finishes in various styles, is finding your own personal style. Every style has merit and everything is beautiful when it's new!

When designing and building our own home, we looked for experiences and buildings that resonated with each of us. We both love a long ranch house, and Angi had fond memories of the connected farmhouses of Maine. Happily marrying both worked well for our style and our property!

Little details like the exposed rafter tails, raw cedar shake and metal roofs carry through from end to end, creating repetition and cohesiveness across the facade.

And no PCW house would be complete without something fun - at our house it's a bridge connecting the main house to the garage. Definitely a favorite of visitors - and our own kids!

Every home we design and build tells a story - yours.

No templates, no repeats. Each design begins with the family who will live there - their rhythms, their view, their way of life - and becomes something that couldn’t belong to anyone else.

From the layout to the smallest detail, we build spaces that feel like home because they feel like you.

That individuality and quality - that's our signature.

Mark and Daan the Flying Dutchman popped over to this gorgeous custom build by to do a little trim work - I'd say they're enjoying themselves!

Revisiting the Carriage House Project

For a Chicago-based family, lake life in West Michigan deserved more than just an addition, it called for a space as timeless and welcoming as their main cottage. Carefully planned and constructed to maximize function, the Carriage House blends seamlessly with its surroundings and serves as a secondary living space.

The kitchen blends classic charm with everyday function: custom green cabinetry (built in house), vintage-inspired appliances, open shelving with curated details, and a farm-style table ready for family dinners or morning coffee. Hidden laundry keeps the room uncluttered, while the design feels as though it’s been part of the property for generations.

At PCW, we take on only a select number of projects each year, ensuring each home, like this one, is crafted with an unshakable attention to detail and a deep respect for its setting.

It's all about the details here at PCW! Our clients asked for random width nickel gap detailing on the hearth and bookcases. That's not available commercially, so we made it ourselves! Can't wait to see the finished result - including the mantlepiece made from a White Oak tree found on the property.

When you choose PCW design/build for your custom home, you get custom, and then some!