Custom homes & barndominiums · Kalamazoo, MI
Well-built homes, designed for real life.
Barndominiums, homes on basements and fully custom builds. Pick a proven plan, make it yours, or start from scratch. We handle permits, site planning and every step of the build.
Home plans
Find the plan that feels like home
Start with a proven floor plan and customize the finishes, or bring us your own ideas.
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,510 sq ft
The 1510
Single-level modern farmhouse on a slab, with 9-foot ceilings and a private primary suite.
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,000 sq ft
The 1000
An efficient two-bedroom for first homes, downsizers or retirement living.
Want something different? Every plan can be customized, or we'll design one from scratch. Talk with Kevin
Choose the path that's right for your build
Build a proven plan
The fastest, most budget-friendly route. Pick a plan we've already built and priced.
Customize a plan
Love a plan but want changes? Adjust rooms, finishes or features to make it yours.
Design from scratch
A fully custom home or barndominium, planned around how your family lives.
Your land or ours
We'll build on your lot, or choose from our buildable lots in Paw Paw, Lawton and Kalamazoo.
The process
Clear steps from first call to move-in
- 01Plan & priceChoose a plan, set your budget and review every allowance before you sign.
- 02Permits & siteWe handle permits and site planning on your lot or ours.
- 03SelectionsPick fixtures and finishes.
- 04Build & move inEnergy-efficient construction.
Recent work
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Where we build
Building across Southwest Michigan
We build in these communities and the towns around them.
Common questions
How long does it take to build a custom home with BW Custom Homes?
Most of our homes are finished in about six to eight months from the date the permit is issued, depending on customization.
Can you build on land I already own?
Yes. We build on your lot, and if you still need land we have buildable lots in Paw Paw, Lawton and Kalamazoo.
Do you build barndominiums in Southwest Michigan?
Yes. We build barndominiums, homes on basements and fully custom homes across Southwest Michigan.
Ready to build?
Tell us about your land, your budget and how you live. Kevin will walk you through the next steps.