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Engelsma Homes is committed to building a carefully constructed home which meets the individual needs of every client. We utilize our expert craftsmanship, the best proven technology available, and the highest quality sustainable building materials in crafting your unique home.

The materials in an Engelsma home are chosen for how they age, how they interact with light across seasons, and how they...
09/08/2026

The materials in an Engelsma home are chosen for how they age, how they interact with light across seasons, and how they hold up to the way a family truly lives.

In October, the light hits white oak differently than it does in July. The grain that reads warm in summer reads something closer to amber in the afternoon fall light. A material that responds to its environment that way isn't just beautiful at installation. It belongs in the home for the long term.

That's what we're thinking about when we specify what goes where; not just the first impression, but the twentieth year.

Read more about how we choose materials for every part of your home: https://loom.ly/DKGjW2w

You didn't think about outlet placement when you were picking countertops. Nobody does. But then you move in, and the co...
09/07/2026

You didn't think about outlet placement when you were picking countertops. Nobody does.

But then you move in, and the coffee maker is fighting the toaster for the one outlet near the stove, your phone is charging on the floor, and the lamp you wanted in the corner has an extension cord running across the baseboard.

Outlet placement sounds like a minor detail. In practice, it's the difference between a kitchen that works and one that requires workarounds you'll be making every single morning for the next twenty years.

Before drywall goes up on every Engelsma build, we walk through every room against how the family told us they actually use it. Where the coffee station lives, which side of the bed gets plugged in first, whether the island needs pop-up outlets or a charging drawer. These conversations happen once, at the right time, so they never have to happen again.

Read more about what we think through before the walls close: engelsmahomes.com/smart-home-features-for-custom-homes

09/03/2026

With windows like this, the light determines how the room feels. Where the seating falls, where glare will stop a conversation, where the evening sun crosses the floor before it disappears.

Some rooms are designed around the furniture. This one was designed around the light.

On a constrained lakeshore site, the most important decision isn't what the home looks like. It's where it sits.Highfiel...
09/02/2026

On a constrained lakeshore site, the most important decision isn't what the home looks like. It's where it sits.

Highfield Beach was designed for a family that wanted a generational asset, and every decision followed from one principle: the lake view belongs to the people living in the home, not the level where they keep their luggage.

Main-level living with uninterrupted lake views. A walk-out lower level for guests that doesn't compete with the main floor. Three suites across three levels for three generations on three different schedules. A screen porch for the hours between dinner and dark, and a bunk room high enough to give kids their own world.

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When a home sits where the woods meet fresh water, interior decisions work differently than they do on an open waterfron...
09/01/2026

When a home sits where the woods meet fresh water, interior decisions work differently than they do on an open waterfront. The view isn't a single bold gesture. It's a layered one, and the interior has to match that.

Warm wood consistent throughout, dark marble and metal as accents, windowed walls that earn every bit of natural light the site offers.

A lakeside build that skips the beachy clichés, with surroundings that put on a different show every season.

Most families approach back-to-school season by trying to change their habits. The best custom builds solve the problem ...
08/27/2026

Most families approach back-to-school season by trying to change their habits. The best custom builds solve the problem by changing the layout.

A mudroom built for the morning chaos, not just shoe storage. A bathroom designed for two kids to get ready at once instead of one at a time. A kitchen island positioned so breakfast and backpacks don't collide.

When the house is built around the routine instead of around a Pinterest board, the busiest months of the year stop requiring a system, because the house already is one.

08/26/2026

Imagine a quiet fall morning with a cup of coffee in hand, looking out at the exact view you planned for before ground ever broke.

The kitchen's coffee nook keeps everything within arm's reach. Meanwhile, the main living space is positioned far enough away that the rest of the house stays entirely quiet while the kids watch cartoons.

If you want next fall to be the one spent in the space you’re picturing right now, the conversation starts here: engelsmahomes.com/contact-us

A home office shouldn't have to compete with the rest of the house.The spaces we build for deep focus are planned around...
08/25/2026

A home office shouldn't have to compete with the rest of the house.

The spaces we build for deep focus are planned around a singular goal: absolute separation. Sound insulation, strategic placement away from main living areas, and windows that bring in calm, consistent light. It’s the difference between a room where you try to work and a room that lets you.

385 homes is an easy number to say. It's a much harder number to stand behind.Every one of those builds had its own vers...
08/24/2026

385 homes is an easy number to say. It's a much harder number to stand behind.

Every one of those builds had its own version of the same question: does the finished home match what the family pictured before a single wall went up? After 23 years, that's still the only metric that matters to us. Not square footage. Not finishes. Whether we got it right.

Ready to start the conversation? engelsmahomes.com/contact-us

A home shouldn’t just look beautiful; it should reflect the rhythm of the family who lives there. As the weather cools, ...
08/20/2026

A home shouldn’t just look beautiful; it should reflect the rhythm of the family who lives there. As the weather cools, this family needed a sanctuary that grounds them: a place where the transition into fall feels seamless, warm, and deeply personal.

We brought that vision to life with cozy textures, warm wooden floors, and rich colors throughout the space. To truly anchor the main floor, the deep palette of the accent walls flows directly into the kitchen island, creating a central gathering point where this family can slow down and enjoy the season together.

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650 Lake Michigan Drive NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49534

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16164533212

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