About Us

At Built by Design, we believe luxury remodeling should feel effortless and personal. Since 2004, we’ve been creating custom spaces that balance thoughtful design, meticulous craftsmanship, and a transparent process. With decades of combined experience, our team guides you from first sketch to final finish - making sure your home not only looks incredible, but works beautifully for the way you live.
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  • Our Story

    At Built by Design, we’ve always believed luxury remodeling should feel personal, transparent, and carefully crafted – not corporate or cookie-cutter. What started in 2004 as two friends in an Olathe cul-de-sac chasing a dream outside the cubicle has grown into a trusted design-build team known for thoughtful spaces, meticulous detail, and a client-first approach.

    Between us, we bring over 75 years of combined experience in construction, project management, business operations, and interior design. That expertise shows up in every detail: from the first conversation and space planning to managing the build, coordinating teams, and guiding design selections that bring a home to life. We’ve completed hundreds of remodels, earned industry recognition, and been featured in publications like 435 Magazine, The Kansas City Star, and Country Living – but what matters most is that our clients feel heard, understood, and proud of the spaces we create together.

The Team Behind the Work

As a team, we balance the creative with the practical. Dave shapes spaces and plans with an eye for flow and detail, Mike ensures timelines and business operations stay seamless, and Kristen guides design choices with warmth and vision. Together, we make sure every client has both the confidence of a strong process and the joy of a beautifully finished space.

When we’re not designing and building, you’ll find us living the lives we design for: cheering on KC teams, biking, traveling, gardening, catching a football game, or spending time with family. Those experiences fuel our passion for creating homes that aren’t just remodeled – they’re reimagined to fit the way you really live.

    Dave

    Kristen

    Mike

  • Our Promise

    At Built by Design, you’re not just hiring a remodeler. You’re partnering with a team that treats your home as if it were our own, delivering both the luxury finish you expect and the trustworthy experience you deserve.

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Real Stories From Homeowners Who Partnered With Us

Hear directly from homeowners who have experienced the Built By Design difference firsthand.

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We can’t believe this is our home. BBD made the entire remodel easy, professional, and enjoyable. It was by far our favorite remodeling experience.

“I see this photo and I still can’t believe it’s our home! We’ve loved this entire experience with the BBD team and we tell everyone about them! From the first meeting with Dave all the way to leaving this review, it was so much easier than we thought it would be. They handled everything from start to finish, kept our house clean the entire time, and communicated proactively on everything happening. Their whole crew was always so friendly and respectful. We’ve remodeled our previous homes and this experience was our favorite, by far. Makes us want to buy another one and do it all over again – ALMOST!”

Olathe, KS Homeowner 

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Our basement feels like a true extension of our home. BBD created a beautiful, comfortable space that’s perfect for relaxing or entertaining. We absolutely love it.

“Our basement remodel turned out better than we imagined. The mix of textures, the stone countertops, and the way the space flows all make it feel really special. It’s comfortable for everyday use but also perfect when we have people over. BBD was great to work with from start to finish. They kept us in the loop, made sure details were right, and gave us a space that feels like part of the home, not just a basement. We absolutely love it. We get home from work and race to the basement!”

Overland Park, KS Homeowner

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Our bathroom looks so bright and modern. The whole process was smooth and on time. We couldn’t be happier with the results!

“Built By Design remodeled our bathroom in Lenexa and we couldn’t be happier. The space feels so much brighter and cleaner, and the shower turned out perfect. Everything looks sharp and modern, but still really comfortable to use every day. The team was easy to work with, kept us updated the whole time, and actually finished when they said they would. It’s rare to have a project go this smooth. We love how it turned out and would recommend them to anyone.”

Lenexa, KS Homeowner

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Our basement turned out even better than we imagined

“Had a great experience with this company and the basement exceeded our expectations. It was nice to have both construction and interior design expertise at hand. Here are a few pictures of our favorite parts of the basement.”

Shawnee, KS Homeowner

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  • “We used Built By Design for our small home remodel. Everything was perfect starting with the design phase, to the planning and a hassle free execution. The BBD team was awesome to work with all the way through!” 

    – Overland Park, KS Homeowner

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