Logo 2T

Custom Home Design & Build Services in Western NY and Florida

Serving Buffalo, Western New York and Florida with custom home design, quality craftsmanship, and personalized service.

Schedule Consultation

What We Do For You

Modern Post and Beam Home Design

Mōdish Custom Homes, LLC is a luxury custom home design and construction firm serving Buffalo, Western New York and Florida. As an independent Lindal Homes representative, we create distinctive, architecturally inspired residences tailored to each client’s vision, lifestyle, and building site.

From Buffalo to Rochester, the Finger Lakes to Chautauqua, and communities throughout Florida, we guide homeowners through every step of the process—from initial concept and site evaluation to design, construction, and completion. Whether adapting a proven Lindal design or creating a fully custom home, our goal is to deliver a home that is beautiful, enduring, and uniquely yours.

Our Story

3 Ways We Can Help You Today

9 1 1

1. Ask the Designer

During this 30-minute consultation, you’ll speak directly with luxury home designer, Christopher Lorenzo. He’ll answer all your questions regarding designing and building your custom home. We’ll determine if a Lindal home is the right option for you and, if so, develop a plan for moving forward. You’ll also learn:

  • The potential roadblocks you should watch out for
  • The approximate budget you should plan to invest in your dream home
  • The top 3 blunders that sabotage building projects (and how to avoid them)
  • How to make your Lindal home a reality
Schedule Consultation

2. Project Planning Workbook

Before starting your project, we strongly encourage you to use this guide to ensure you’re properly prepared to move forward. You’ll gain insights into thoughtfully defining your project objectives and selecting the right team for your new home.

After progressing through each section, you’ll find yourself ready to formally begin the planning phase with the optimal team of professionals in place. And that’s why we’ve created this project planning workbook.

Download the Planning Workbook
10 2
11 1 1

3. Comparing Construction Methods

When planning a custom home, choosing the right construction method is essential, as it influences both the look and longevity of the build.

Our System Built approach emphasizes open floor plans, exposed timbers, and a distinctive architectural style that showcases natural materials. It’s also designed to support a more energy-efficient home. In contrast, conventional construction focuses on cost-efficiency, sometimes at the expense of aesthetics and durability.

This guide compares these two approaches, highlighting differences in structure, aesthetics, cost, and design flexibility to help you decide which construction method aligns best with your vision, family, and lifestyle needs.

Download the Guide

Lindal Homes in the News

See what top design magazines and news outlets are saying about Lindal Homes

design milk
dwell
fine home building
forbes
wsg

FAQs

How much do your homes cost to build?

The cost of our homes can vary significantly based on a number of factors, including the location and topography of the building site, the size and complexity of the design, the level of finishes, and any custom features you choose. We work closely with each client to design a home that aligns with both their vision and budget.

During our initial conversations, we’ll guide you through what to expect based on your specific goals and site conditions.

As a general reference, the finished cost of our homes—excluding land and other soft costs—typically ranges from $450 to $750 per square foot. This includes, design, drafting, engineering, transport of materials to the site, and our industry exclusive Lifetime Structural Warranty.

Yes, we regularly work with clients who already own land. In fact, designing a custom home that responds to the unique features of your property—such as topography, views, orientation, and access—is one of the most important parts of the process. If you already have a site, we’ll start by evaluating it together to ensure the design takes full advantage of its potential while aligning with your goals and budget.

We serve clients throughout Western New York, including Buffalo, Rochester, Chautauqua, and the Finger Lakes region. In addition to our local projects, we also build nationally. If you have property in another state—such as a vacation home or future getaway—we can help you design and build there as well.

Our homes are highly customizable. You can start with an existing Lindal floor plan and personalize it with changes to layout, materials, and finishes. For more flexibility, our Sketch Service helps you modify or create a new design based on your ideas and budget. For a fully custom experience, our design team offers a collaborative process to create a one-of-a-kind home tailored specifically to your site, style, and needs.

With over 30 years of design experience, Mōdish Custom Homes brings together creativity, technical knowledge, and quality craftsmanship to deliver distinctive custom homes across Western New York. Our team is committed to constant communication, thoughtful planning, and a building process that keeps clients informed from the first ideas to the finished product.

We specialize in homes with open floor plans, unique features, and lasting architectural character. Whether you are building in Buffalo, the Finger Lakes, or communities like Spaulding Green, we focus on creating a dream home that reflects your lifestyle, meets your expectations, and is built with pride.

That’s exactly what our consultation and planning tools are designed for. We’re here to guide you through the early stages of the process and help you get the clarity you need to make informed decisions. We offer complimentary online consultations, monthly webinars, and direct access to our design team to answer your questions—no commitment required. The sooner we connect, the more value we can provide by helping you avoid costly missteps and setting a clear path forward from the start.

Our custom home building process is designed to make the entire process clear, collaborative, and enjoyable. We begin with a consultation to understand your vision, lifestyle, land, and ideas. From there, our team guides you through the design process, floor plans, pricing, and construction planning with constant communication at every stage.

As one of the leading custom home builders in Western New York, we focus on quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and making sure the finished product reflects your expectations. From the first plan to the final build, our goal is to create a beautiful home that feels true to your family, your property, and your life.

Yes. We build fully custom homes that are tailored to your site, your goals, and the way you want to live. Whether you are looking for open floor plans, unique features, classic design details, or a more modern custom house, we can customize the home to match your vision.

We also prioritize smart construction solutions and can incorporate an energy efficient home design, high-performance materials, and thoughtful layouts that support long-term comfort. Our focus is to help clients in Western NY create a dream home that balances style, function, and the highest quality.

We work with clients looking for a wide range of new home options, from a one-of-a-kind custom home on private land to new build opportunities in established community settings. Depending on your goals, we can discuss options related to model homes, patio homes, and homes designed for neighborhoods such as Spaulding Green and other areas in Western New York.

If you are still in the research stage, our team can help you compare the benefits of different home builders, locations, floor plans, and site conditions so you can move forward with confidence. We understand that building a custom home is a major project, and we work hard to make it a great experience from search to finished product.

Thank you for downloading our complimentary Project Planning Workbook. Should you have any questions, please contact
chris@modishcustomhomes.com

Download the Workbook

Thank you for downloading our builder comparison guide. If you have any questions please contact chris@modishcustomhomes.com

Download the Guide

Where should we send your Construction Comparison Guide

Your information is 100% secure and will never be shared.

By providing my email i would like Mōdish Custom Homes to continue to send me relevant material by email.

You can withdraw your consent at any time. All our correspondence includes an unsubscribe link.

Where should we send your Project Planning Pack

Your information is 100% secure and will never be shared.

By providing my email i would like Mōdish Custom Homes to continue to send me relevant material by email.

You can withdraw your consent at any time. All our correspondence includes an unsubscribe link.

Contact Details

Please fill out all required fields

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
This field is hidden when viewing the form

Your information is 100% secure and will never be shared.

By providing my email I would like Mōdish Custom Homes to continue to send me relevant material by email.

You can withdraw your consent at any time. All our correspondence includes an unsubscribe link.